"Griseofulvin": instructions for use

The drug "Griseofulvin" is an oxygen-containing antifungal antibiotic, the main purpose of which is the therapy of fungal skin lesions.

Therapeutic effect of the drug "Griseofulvin"

The instruction indicates that the agent has a fungistatic effect, showing activity against fungi containing chitin: microsporum, trichophyton, epidermophyton. Accumulating in the cells of hair, nails and skin, the drug replaces the affected tissue with healthy ones. The drug has no effect on yeast-like fungi, actinomycetes, aspergillas and penicillas. The medicine is produced in the form of tablets, bitter in taste, and ointments in jars and tubes.

Indication for the use of the "Griseofulvin"

The instruction explains that the drug is effective for the treatment of nail fungus, the scalp and skin. The medicine is prescribed for inguinal and other epidermophytosis, dermatomycosis (in particular mustache and beard), trichophytosis, onychomycosis, fungal infections, favus.

Contraindications of the medicine "Griseofulvin"

The instruction says that it is forbidden to take medicine for malignant neoplasms, circulatory disorders of the brain, leukopenia, porphyria, systemic blood diseases, liver failure, hypersensitivity to components. It is inadmissible to use the drug with lupus-like syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus, after a stroke, children under two years pregnant and lactating.

"Griseofulvin": instructions for use

A special feature of the drug is its effect on fungi when administered orally. Tablets are used singly or divided into several doses. It is recommended to take medication while eating, while taking a spoonful of vegetable oil. In microspores, children are given a medicine with regard to their weight, adults should take 8 tablets a day. In the case of phavus, trichophytosis, onychomycosis, it is recommended that patients taking up to 50 kg take 5 tablets, people with a greater weight for every ten kilograms of weight are added one pill each. The course of treatment is long, at least eight months. Ointment is used externally, applying a thin layer on the skin, daily intake should not be more than 20 grams.

The drug is used for onychomycosis every day for two weeks, after which the nail is processed in a day, until it grows healthy. With microsporia, the head is spread over a month, with skin dermatosis - at least two weeks.

Side effects of the "Griseofulvin"

The instruction explains that when using a medication, a headache may occur, disorientation may occur, dizziness. In rare situations, there is eosinophilia, leukopenia, urticaria, skin rash, indigestion. The drug reduces the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptive drugs. With the simultaneous use of primidon or barbiturates, the antifungal action of the drug may weaken.

The cost of the preparation "Griseofulvin" (tablets)

The price of the medicine is approximately 200 rubles.