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How to Use

Griseofulvin is best taken with or after meals, especially fatty ones - for example, whole milk or ice cream . This lessens possible stomach upset and helps to clear up the infection by helping your body absorb the drug better However, if you are on a low-fat diet, check with your family doctor .

For diseaseds taking the oral liquid form of griseofulvin :

• Use a specially marked measuring spoon or other device to measure each dose accurately. The average household teaspoon may not hold the right amount of liquid.

To help clear up your infection completely, keep taking this drug for the full time of treat , even if you begin to feel better after a few days Do not miss any doses .

Dosage

The number of capsules or tablets or teaspoonfuls of suspension that you take depends on the strength of the drug. Always the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses and the length of time you take the drug depend on the medical problem for which you are taking griseofulvin .

• For microsize capsules, tablets and suspension:
  • Adults and teenagers:
    • Treatment of fungus infections of the feet and nails 500 milligrams - mg every twelve hours.
    • Treatment of fungus infections of the scalp, skin and groin 250 mg every twelve hours; or 500 mg once a day.
  • Children:
    • Treatment of fungus infections Dose is based on body weight. The usual dose is 5 mg per kilogram - kg - 2.3 mg per pound of body weight every twelve hours; or 10 mg per kg - 4.6 mg per pound of body weight once a day.
• For ultramicrosize tablets:
  • Adults and teenagers:
    • Treatment of fungus infections of the feet and nails 250 to 375 mg every twelve hours.
    • Treatment of fungus infections of the scalp, skin and groin 125 to 187.5 mg every twelve hours; or 250 to 375 mg once a day.
  • Infants and children up to 2 years of age:
    • Treatment of fungus infections Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
  • Children 2 years of age and over:
    • Treatment of fungus infections Dose is based on body weight. The usual dose is 2.75 to 3.65 mg per kg - 1.25 to 1.7 mg per pound of body weight every twelve hours; or 5.5 to 7.3 mg per kg - 2.5 to 3.3 mg per pound of body weight once a day.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store the capsule or tablet form of this drug in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
• Keep the oral liquid form of this drug from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.