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Griseofulvin Oral Suspension Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Griseofulvin (microsize) 125mg/5mL; contains alcohol 0.02%.
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How Supplied
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Griseofulvin Oral Suspension Indications
Indications
Ringworm infections of the skin, hair, and nails.
Griseofulvin Oral Suspension Dosage and Administration
Adult
500mg daily; max 1g daily.
Children
30–50lbs: 125–250mg daily. Over 50lbs: 250–500mg daily.
Griseofulvin Oral Suspension Contraindications
Contraindications
Porphyria. Hepatocellular failure. Pregnancy.
Griseofulvin Oral Suspension Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Griseofulvin Oral Suspension Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Continue therapy until infection is eradicated. Periodic monitoring of renal, hepatic, and hematopoietic functions. Discontinue if granulocytopenia occurs. Penicillin sensitivity. Avoid exposure to sunlight or UV light. Nursing mothers.
Griseofulvin Oral Suspension Pharmacokinetics
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Griseofulvin Oral Suspension Interactions
Interactions
Antagonizes oral contraceptives, oral anticoagulants. Antagonized by barbiturates.
Griseofulvin Oral Suspension Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Oral thrush, GI distress, dizziness, confusion, peripheral neuritis, photosensitivity, granulocytopenia, leukopenia, proteinuria, lupus-like syndrome.
Griseofulvin Oral Suspension Clinical Trials
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Griseofulvin Oral Suspension Note
Not Applicable
Griseofulvin Oral Suspension Patient Counseling
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