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What Is The Remedy For Ringworm When On Grisefulvin?
My son has persistent ringworm from wrestling. The cream we uses makes it go away where he has it but then it just pops up somewhere else. We were give. Griseofulvin to take but I don't know how much and how often ad for how long to give it to him. He is 120lbs and 14 years old
Tue, 18 Mar 2014
Hi,
Now new long acting anti-fungal medicines are available with very convenient dose.
Griseofulvin tablet is to be taken for long time but with new drug it isd to be taken once in a week for 4 weeks.
You may take anti-fungal tablet like Flucanozole 150 mg.
Ok and take care.
Now new long acting anti-fungal medicines are available with very convenient dose.
Griseofulvin tablet is to be taken for long time but with new drug it isd to be taken once in a week for 4 weeks.
You may take anti-fungal tablet like Flucanozole 150 mg.
Ok and take care.
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