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Fulvicin

Fulvicin

9.9
A medicine that treats infections of the skin, hair, and nails caused by fungi
  • noun
  • /ˈfʌlvɪsɪn/
  • Specialized
: Fulvicin
  • The doctor prescribed Fulvicin to treat the patient's ringworm infection.

Examples

  • Many patients respond well to Fulvicin for persistent fungal nail diseases.

  • Side effects of Fulvicin may include headaches or gastrointestinal discomfort.

  • The doctor prescribed Fulvicin for my fungal infection.

  • Have you tried Fulvicin for your athlete's foot?

  • The doctor prescribed Fulvicin to effectively treat the fungal infection on her scalp.

  • Many patients benefit from using Fulvicin for the treatment of stubborn fungal skin infections.

  • Side effects of Fulvicin can vary, including dizziness and nausea, but it is often well-tolerated.

Synonyms

griseofulvin
vsFulvicin
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A medicine that treats fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails

is the trade name used for the same active drug

Surface Forms

Fulvicin singular
Fulvicins plural

Etymology

Fulvicin is a brand name for the antifungal drug griseofulvin. A helpful way to remember it is to see Fulvi- as sounding like 'fungus' and the ending -cin like in other medicine names, so Fulvicin is a medicine that fights fungus on the skin, hair, and nails.