Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Fulvicin PG
  2. Fulvicin-UF
  3. Grifulvin V
  4. Gris-PEG

Descriptions


Griseofulvin belongs to the group of medicines called antifungals. It is used to treat fungus infections of the body, feet, groin and thighs, scalp, skin, fingernails, and toenails. This medicine may be taken alone or used along with medicines that are applied to the skin for fungus infections.

Use of griseofulvin for prevention of fungus infection have not been established.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet
  • Suspension