Griseofulvin for ringworm of the scalp or beard

Griseofulvin stops the growth of fungi.
Why It Is Used

You use griseofulvin to treat ringworm of the scalp or beard.

You are likely to use griseofulvin together with antifungal shampoos.

How Well It Works

Griseofulvin is an effective treatment for ringworm of the scalp or beard. It is the treatment used most often for ringworm of the scalp.

Side Effects

    * Stomach upset
    * Headaches
    * Increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight (photosensitivity)

See Drug Reference for a full list of side effects. (Drug Reference is not available in all systems.)

What To Think About

    * You should not take griseofulvin with certain other medicines, such as birth control pills or blood thinners. Let your doctor or pharmacist know what other medicines you are taking.
    * Griseofulvin should not be taken by pregnant women, people with certain diseases (such as lupus), or people who are allergic to penicillin.
    * People who are taking antifungal pills will have their blood counts and liver and kidney functions monitored during treatment to watch for any adverse side effects.
    * You should take griseofulvin with fatty foods, such as whole milk or ice cream, for better absorption in the body.

Griseofulvin for ringworm of the skin
Griseofulvin is used to treat ringworm of the skin, especially if ringworm has not cleared after using topical medicine or when ringworm rash is widespread.

How Well It Works

Griseofulvin is an effective treatment for ringworm of the skin.

You should take it with fatty foods for better absorption in the body.

Side Effects

    * Stomach upset
    * Headaches
    * Increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight (photosensitivity)

If you are taking antifungal pills, your doctor may monitor your blood count and liver and kidney function during treatment to watch for any bad side effects. This may not be necessary in healthy children.

What To Think About

    * Woman who are pregnant, people with certain diseases such as lupus, and people who are allergic to penicillin should not take griseofulvin.
    * You should not take griseofulvin with some other medicines, such as birth control pills or blood thinners. Let your doctor know what other medicines you are taking.
 
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