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Which fungal infections is griseofulvin used to treat when topical therapy is inappropriate or has failed?

Name: Which fungal infections is griseofulvin used to treat when topical therapy is inappropriate or has failed?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:52:25.530Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Griseofulvin treats dermatophyte infections, including ringworm (tinea), of the skin, scalp, hair or nails when topical therapy is inappropriate or has failed.

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Griseofulvin 125mg tabletsChemidex Pharma Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.1 Therapeutic Indications · Version 4Document updated 4 February 2025

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