Fulvicin
Utilized to alleviate fungal infections of the skin and hair, formulated to support the eradication of dermatophytes by inhibiting cell division.
- Category
- Antifungals
- Active ingredient
- Griseofulvin
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg
Fulvicin details
- Conditions
- Dermatophytosis · Tinea Capitis · Tinea Corporis · Onychomycosis
- Alternative names
- Fulcin; Fulicin; Grifulvin; Grisovin; Likuden
- Therapeutic class
- Antifungal
- Pharmacological class
- Benzofuran
- Precautions and warnings
- avoid direct sunlight exposure; complete the full course of treatment
- Minor side effects
- headache; nausea; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- rash; fatigue; insomnia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Schering-Plough
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 4–8 weeks
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature. Keep container closed.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; warfarin; oral contraceptives
- Age restrictions
- Available for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: not recommended. Breastfeeding: consult doctor.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to griseofulvin; porphyria; severe hepatic impairment; pregnancy
Serious side effects
hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention; lupus erythematosus, requires immediate medical attention; neutropaenia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Utilized to alleviate fungal infections of the skin and hair, formulated to support the eradication of dermatophytes by inhibiting cell division.
Mechanism of action
Griseofulvin is an antifungal agent that deposits in keratin precursor cells. It inhibits fungal cell mitosis by disrupting the mitotic spindle structure, effectively stopping the invasion of skin, hair, and nails by fungal organisms.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Fulvicin
Fulvicin is a well-known brand of Griseofulvin, an agent used to treat Dermatophytosis, Tinea Capitis and Tinea Corporis. The same active ingredient is sold under names such as Fulcin, Fulicin, Grifulvin and Grisovin, manufactured by Schering-Plough. This medicine is available as a tablet in 250mg strength.
Buying Fulvicin online
Fulvicin is registered across 14 markets, including Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia, with availability also in the Philippines, Indonesia and Taiwan. Expats and residents who require generic Griseofulvin often find that these options, much of which are manufactured in India, offer a far more affordable solution than the original brand. This makes it a popular product to order online for reliable delivery across the region, particularly for those living far from a local supplier.