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Griseofulvin
Griseofulvin is an antifungal drug. It is used both in animals and in humans, to treat ringworm infections of the skin and nails. It is derived from the mold Penicillium griseofulvum.
Terbinafine compared to griseofulvin in children with tinea capitis This study is currently recruiting patients. Sponsored by Novartis. Tinea capitis is a dermatophyte infection of the scalp hair follicles, which occurs ... From Journal of Drugs in Dermatology,
9/1/05
Griseofulvin 25-mg/mL Oral Liquid METHOD OF PREPARATION 1. Calculate the required quantity of each ingredient for the total amount to be prepared. 2. Accurately weigh and/or measure each ... From International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding,
3/1/04
Griseofulvin Best for Tinea Capitis ROCHESTER, MINN. -- Griseofulvin remains the drug of choice in pediatric tinea capitis, Dr. Stella D. Calobrisi said at a dermatology meeting sponsored ... From Family Pratice News,
2/1/00
by Bruce Jancin
Treating toenail onychomycosis with oral medications - Tips from Other Journals Toenail onychomycosis is more effectively treated with oral medications than with topical therapy. Griseofulvin was the initial oral choice, but it must be taken for a long time to be effective. Ne From American Family Physician,
10/1/02
by Richard Sadovsky