Griseofulvin

Country of origin: Russia, Borisov Medical Preparations Plant Belarus, Kirsch Pharma Germany, Farkos Russia

Pharm-Group: Antibiotics for the treatment of fungal diseases

Manufacturers: Biosynthesis (Russia), Borisov Medical Preparations Plant (Belarus), Kirsch Pharma (Germany), Farkos (Russia)

International name: Griseofulvin

Synonyms: Griseofulvin-forte, Fulcin

Dosage forms: tablets 125 mg, substance, standard sample, liniment 2.5%, substance 50g, substance 100g, substance 200g

Composition: Active substance - griseofulvin.

Indications for use: Favus, trichophytosis and microsporia of the scalp and smooth skin, epidermophytosis of smooth skin, onychomycosis.

Contraindications: Hypersensitivity, porphyrin disease, hepatocellular failure, malignant neoplasms, leukopenia, blood diseases, pregnancy, breastfeeding.

Side effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, pain in the epigastric region, paresthesia of the limbs, dizziness, disorientation in space, agranulocytosis, leukopenia, candidal stomatitis, allergic reactions (skin rashes, Quincke's edema).

Interaction: Enhances the effect of indirect anticoagulants, reduces the effect of oral contraceptives. Fungistatic activity is reduced by barbiturates.

Overdose: No data available.

Special instructions: Prescribed with caution in case of hypersensitivity to penicillins, hypocoagulable conditions, as well as in patients whose professional activities require quick reactions and increased attention.

Literature: Encyclopedia of Medicines, 2003.