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What is Fulcin
Fulcin is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus.Fulcin is used to treat infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch, and Fulcin infections of the scalp, fingernails, or toenails.
Fulcin may also be used for purposes not listed in Fulcin guide.
Fulcin side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.Call your doctor at once if you have:
- fever, chills, flu symptoms, white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips;
- confusion, trouble with daily activities;
- liver problems--nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
- lupus-like syndrome--joint pain or swelling with fever, swollen glands, muscle aches, chest pain, vomiting, unusual thoughts or behavior, and patchy skin color; or
- severe skin reaction--fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.
Common side effects may include:
- nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, diarrhea;
- headache, tired feeling;
- sleep problems (insomnia); or
- itching, rash.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)
Fulcin dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Onychomycosis -- Fingernail:
Microsize formulation: 1000 mg/day orally in 2 to 4 divided dosesUltramicrosize formulation: 660 to 750 mg/day orally in 2 to 4 divided doses
Usual Adult Dose for Onychomycosis -- Toenail:
Microsize formulation: 1000 mg/day orally in 2 to 4 divided dosesUltramicrosize formulation: 660 to 750 mg/day orally in 2 to 4 divided doses
Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Pedis:
Microsize formulation: 1000 mg/day orally in 2 to 4 divided dosesUltramicrosize formulation: 660 to 750 mg/day orally in 2 to 4 divided doses
Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Barbae:
Microsize formulation: 500 mg/day orally in single or 2 divided dosesUltramicrosize formulation: 330 to 375 mg/day orally in single or divided doses
Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Capitis:
Microsize formulation: 500 mg/day orally in single or 2 divided dosesUltramicrosize formulation: 330 to 375 mg/day orally in single or divided doses
Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Corporis:
Microsize formulation: 500 mg/day orally in single or 2 divided dosesUltramicrosize formulation: 330 to 375 mg/day orally in single or divided doses
Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Cruris:
Microsize formulation: 500 mg/day orally in single or 2 divided dosesUltramicrosize formulation: 330 to 375 mg/day orally in single or divided doses
Usual Pediatric Dose for Dermatophytosis:
Microsize formulation:1 year or older: 10 to 20 mg/kg/day orally in single or divided doses, not to exceed 1000 mg/day
Ultramicrosize formulation:
2 years or younger: Dosage has not been established.
Greater than 2 years: 5 to 15 mg/kg/day in single or divided doses, not to exceed 750 mg/day
Select the most affordable brand or generic drug
| Strength | Quantity | Price, USD | Country |
| Aofen | |||
| Dermonorm | |||
| 500 mg | 10 | $0.44 | |
| 250 mg x 10's | $0.27 | ||
| DERMONORM Capsule/ Tablet / 500mg (10 units) | $0.44 | Glaxo | |
| Equifulvin | |||
| Fulsovin | |||
| Fulvicin-U/F | |||
| Fulviderm | |||
| Fulvin | |||
| Fulvin 125 mg Tablet | $0.02 | ||
| Fulvin 500 mg Tablet | $0.06 | ||
| Fungal | |||
| FUNGAL 150 MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) | $0.21 | Inga Laboratories Pvt Ltd | |
| FUNGAL tab 500 mg x 10's | $0.48 | Inga | |
| Fungivin | |||
| Fungivin 250mg Tablet | $0.02 | Euphoric Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | |
| FUNGIVIN 250MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (8 tablets each) | $0.15 | Euphoric Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | |
| Fungivin 125 mg Tablet | $0.17 | ||
| 250 mg x 8's | $0.21 | ||
| Fungivin 250mg TAB / 8 | $0.21 | ||
| FUNGIVIN tab 250 mg x 8's | $0.21 | Euphoric | |
| 375 mg x 10's | $0.36 | ||
| Fungivin 375mg TAB / 10 | $0.36 | ||
| FUNGIVIN tab 375 mg x 10's | $0.36 | Euphoric | |
| Fusovin | |||
| Griderm | |||
| Griderm 250 mg Tablet | $0.05 | ||
| 375 mg x 10's | $0.67 | ||
| Grifulin | |||
| Grifulvin V Microsize | |||
| Gris-PEG ultramicrosize tablets | |||
| Griseo CT | |||
| Griseofulvin 25 MG/ML Oral Suspension | |||
| Griseofulvin 500 MG Oral Tablet | |||
| Griseofulvin Picco | |||
| Griseofulvin Remedica | |||
| Griseofulvin Rising | |||
| Griseofulvin T | |||
| Griseofulvin T Man | |||
| Griseofulvin microsize oral suspension | |||
| Griseofulvin microsize tablets | |||
| Griseofulvin ultramicrosize tablets | |||
| Griseofulvina L.CH. | |||
| Grisetin V | |||
| Griso | |||
| Grisol-V | |||
| Grisomed | |||
| 250 mg | 10 | $0.25 | |
| GRISOMED 250MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) | $0.18 | Comed Chemicals Ltd | |
| Grisomed 250mg TAB / 100 | $2.62 | ||
| Grisomed 375mg TAB / 100 | $3.70 | ||
| Grisovin - Fp | |||
| 250 mg | 10 | $0.37 | |
| 500 mg | 10 | $0.53 | |
| GRISOVIN - FP Capsule/ Tablet / 250mg (10 units) | $0.37 | Glaxo | |
| GRISOVIN - FP Capsule/ Tablet / 500mg (10 units) | $0.53 | Glaxo | |
| Grisovin-FP | |||
| 250 mg x 10's | $0.21 | ||
| Grisovin-FP 250mg TAB / 10 | $0.21 | ||
| GRISOVIN-FP tab 250 mg x 10's | $0.22 | GSK | |
| 500 mg x 10's | $0.53 | ||
| Grisovin-FP 500mg TAB / 10 | $0.53 | ||
| GRISOVIN-FP tab 500 mg x 10's | $0.53 | GSK | |
| Grisovin-FP 500 mg x 30's | $23.94 | ||
| Grizin | |||
| Guservin FP | |||
| Idifulvin | |||
| 125 mg | 10 | $0.12 | |
| Idifulvin 125 mg Tablet | $0.01 | ||
| Idifulvin 250 mg Tablet | $0.02 | ||
| 250 mg x 10's | $0.17 | ||
| Idifulvin 250mg TAB / 10 | $0.17 | ||
| IDIFULVIN tab 250 mg x 10's | $0.17 | IDPL | |
| 125 mg x 10's | $0.09 | ||
| Idifulvin 125mg TAB / 10 | $0.09 | ||
| IDIFULVIN tab 125 mg x 10's | $0.09 | IDPL | |
| IDIFULVIN Capsule/ Tablet / 125mg (10 units) | $0.12 | IDPL | |
| Krisovin | |||
| Medofulvin | |||
| Poncyl FP | |||
| Trivanex | |||
| Ultrafulvin | |||
| Walavin-250 | |||
| 250 mg | 10 | $0.19 | |
| WALAVIN-250 Capsule/ Tablet / 250mg (10 units) | $0.19 | Wallace Pharmaceuticals | |
| griseofulvin 125 MG in 5 mL Oral Suspension | |||
References
- Dailymed."Griseofulvin, ultramicrosize: dailymed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the united states. dailymed is the official provider of fda label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "Griseofulvin". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "Griseofulvin". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0040... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Fulcin - Frequently asked Questions
Can Fulcin be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
What other drugs will affect Fulcin?
Other drugs may interact with Fulcin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.
Who should not take Fulcin?
You should not use Fulcin if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
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liver failure;
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porphyria ; or
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if you are pregnant or may become pregnant.
To make sure Fulcin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
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liver disease;
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lupus;
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an allergy to penicillin; or
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if you take a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven).
FDA pregnancy category X. This medicine can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects. Do not use Fulcin if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment.
Fulcin may make birth control pills less effective. Ask your doctor about using non hormonal birth control (condom, diaphragm with spermicide) to prevent pregnancy while taking Fulcin.
It is not known whether Fulcin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Fulcin should not be given to a child younger than 2 years old, or a child who weighs less than 35 pounds.
How should I take Fulcin?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
To make swallowing easier, you may crush the Gris-PEG tablet and sprinkle the medicine into a spoonful of applesauce. Swallow right away without chewing. Do not save the mixture for later use.
Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time. It may take up several weeks before your symptoms improve. Nail infections can take several months to clear completely.
Fulcin will not treat a bacterial or Fulcin infection, or a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.
If you use this medicine long-term, you may need frequent medical tests at your doctor's office.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Can Fulcin be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Fulcin be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Fulcin, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Fulcin. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.Patient reports
Patient reported useful
No survey data has been collected yetThree patients reported side effects
Does the Fulcin Have Any Side Effects?Based on the survey report from users of gmedication.com, about No side effects number of people suffered some side effect after consumption of Fulcin. All drugs have a portion of undesirable side effects. These effects could be irritations too insignificant for the patient to even notice. However, the side effects of drugs may be determined by several factors like severity of disease and conditions associated with individual patients. However, one of the biggest factors is the dosage consumed. The higher the quantity taken by an individual, the greater the healing effect and the corresponding side effect. All patients have their different intensity of side effects. Ensure you consult your health care provider immediately you notice an unusual side effect affect the consumption of Fulcin.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| No side effects | 2 | 66.7% | |
| It has side effects | 1 | 33.3% | |
Four patients reported price estimates
Do you think The Price of Fulcin is Worth It?Do you feel you paid higher than the value you got from it after usage? According to reports from gmedication.com users, on whether the Fulcin medicine is affordable, users shared different opinions on the question. The views concerning the price of the medicine were based on some factors like the brand the patient bought, the price compared to its level of effectiveness, the nation or country where the medicine is sold, and the amount of money the patient has. For users who are of the opinion that the medicine is unaffordable, they may have to consider a medicine with another brand in a bid to reduce cost.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Expensive | 2 | 50.0% | |
| Not expensive | 2 | 50.0% | |
Seven patients reported frequency of use
How often should I take Fulcin?According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Fulcin should take Once in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Once in a day | 3 | 42.9% | |
| Twice in a day | 3 | 42.9% | |
| 4 times in a day | 1 | 14.3% | |
Seven patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used?Fulcin May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 201-500mg | 3 | 42.9% | |
| 101-200mg | 2 | 28.6% | |
| 51-100mg | 1 | 14.3% | |
| 501mg-1g | 1 | 14.3% | |
Three patients reported time for results
How long will I use Fulcin before I begin to notice the effect?According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 5 days and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Fulcin. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Fulcin kindly click here
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 days | 2 | 66.7% | |
| > 3 month | 1 | 33.3% | |
Two patients reported administration
When is the best condition to take Fulcin: Before or after food?Based on the survey, the users of gmedication.com voted that Fulcin is best taken at Before food. It is however worthy of mention that this popular vote may not be an appropriate description for your particular health condition. See your doctor for professional medical advice as regards the best time to take this medicine. If you wish to see the views of other users on the best time to take the medicine, simply click here.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Before food | 1 | 50.0% | |
| Empty stomach | 1 | 50.0% | |
22 patients reported age
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-45 | 10 | 45.5% | |
| 16-29 | 5 | 22.7% | |
| 6-15 | 4 | 18.2% | |
| 1-5 | 3 | 13.6% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology