Is griseofulvin contraindicated in people with systemic lupus erythematosus?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Yes, griseofulvin is contraindicated in people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Griseofulvin 500mg TabletsBrown & Burk UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 1Document updated 19 September 2019

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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griseofulvin · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Yes, griseofulvin is contraindicated in people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Griseofulvin 500mg TabletsBrown & Burk UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 1Document updated 19 September 2019

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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