The length of treatment depends on the type of
7 kg (30-50 lb): 125-250 mg/day Children over 22
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Children >2 years and Adolescents: Microsize: Oral: 20 to 25 mg/kg/day in single daily dose or in 2 divided doses (maximum daily dose: Children 3 years of age and older weighing over 60 pounds—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor
5 mg
Uses How to use Side effects Precautions Drug interactions Overdose Notes Missed dose Storage Important note
Hepatic Dose : Griseofulvin undergoes hepatic metabolism
This medicine may be taken alone or used along with medicines that are applied to the skin for fungus infections
Griseofulvin Oral Suspension, USP (microsize) 125 mg per 5 mL is available as follows: 4 fl oz (120 mL) bottle (NDC 62135-968-41) Dispense Griseofulvin Oral Suspension, USP in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP
The active ingredient, In all cases, the dosage should be individualized
5 mg daily
infection involving the scalp, palms or soles) or
29 mcg/mL versus 0
Children 3 years of age and older weighing 35 to 60 pounds—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor
Along with its needed effects, griseofulvin may cause some unwanted effects
It is used to treat fungus infections of the body, feet, groin and thighs, scalp, skin, fingernails, and toenails
The pediatric dose authorized for treating TC is 15–25 mg/kg/day using the microsize formulation
Children were randomized to two identical investigator-blinded, controlled trails to either once-daily terbinafine or griseofulvin for six weeks