Infectious Disease Compendium

Griseofulvin

Dosing

CrCl Formula

CrCl > 80: 500, 750, or 1000 mg daily for the microcrystalline drug.

CrCl 80-50:

CrCl 50-10:

CrCl < 10:

Hemodialysis:

Peritoneal dialysis:

Important side effects

Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headache, paresthesia of the hand and feet (rare), photosensitivity, rash, urticaria.

Important drug interactions

Rants and Screeds

Pearls

Treatment of choice

Second-line for ringworm (Trichophyton/Tinea).

Use for

Don't use for

Last Update 11/26/19