griseofulvin

1 9.9

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

noun
/ˌɡrɪsəˈfʊlvɪn/

Specialized

: griseofulvina

Treatment with griseofulvin can last several weeks to completely eradicate the fungus.
griseofulvin and ketoconazole

Examples

Griseofulvin is effective against athlete's foot.
The doctor prescribed griseofulvin to treat my fungal infection on the skin.
Patients taking griseofulvin should avoid alcohol due to potential interactions.
The doctor prescribed griseofulvin to clear up the persistent ringworm infection.
The doctor prescribed griseofulvin for my fungal infection.
For my persistent nail fungus, the dermatologist recommended using griseofulvin as part of the treatment.
After three weeks of taking griseofulvin, I noticed a significant improvement in my scalp condition.

Synonyms

Lamisil

vsgriseofulvin

Specialized

1 6.0

A medicine taken by mouth that treats nail infections caused by fungus

treats similar infections but is produced by molds and differs chemically

clioquinol

vsgriseofulvin

Specialized

1 9.9

A medicine for skin infections caused by a fungus, like athlete's foot

treats a wider range including hair and nail infections and is mold produced

Fulvicin

vsgriseofulvin

Specialized

9.9

A medicine that treats infections of the skin, hair, and nails caused by fungi

is the chemical name used for the same medication rather than the brand

iodochlorhydroxyquin

vsgriseofulvin

Specialized

9.9

A medicine used to treat fungal infections like athlete's foot

treats a wider range including hair and nail infections and is mold produced

Surface Forms

griseofulvin singular

griseofulvins plural

Etymology

Griseofulvin comes from the name of the mold that makes it, Penicillium griseofulvum, where griseo- means 'grey' and fulv- means 'tawny' or 'yellow-brown'. So the name points to a grey‑yellow fungus and helps you remember it is a medicine made from mold used to treat fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails.