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Griseofulvin (500mg)

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Profulvin 500 Tablet is used to treat fungal infections of the skin, nails, scalp, or hair. This medicine is usually used when other medicines have failed to clear up the infection or are not appropriate. It kills the fungi and prevents them from growing on your skin.

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Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 02 Feb 2026 | 04:44 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Griseofulvin (500mg)

Marketer

Prism Life Sciences Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Profulvin 500 Tablet should be taken with food. This will help your body to absorb the medicine. Take it regularly and at the same time each day. Follow the doctor's instructions carefully to get the most benefit. You should not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Skin rash and urticaria (itchy, raised skin welts) are common side effects of Profulvin 500 Tablet. These reactions are usually mild and may improve as the body adjusts to the medicine. If the rash spreads, becomes severe, or is associated with swelling, itching, or difficulty in breathing, stop the medicine and consult your doctor immediately.

Before using Profulvin 500 Tablet, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with your heart or liver. It may also affect, or be affected by, some other medicines you are taking. So let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not use this medicine as it can cause harm to the baby. You should also avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine.

Uses of Profulvin Tablet

Fungal infections

Benefits of Profulvin Tablet

Fungal infections
Profulvin 500 Tablet works by killing and stopping the growth of the fungus that is causing the infection. It helps treat infections of the skin, nails, hair, or scalp. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Side effects of Profulvin Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Profulvin

Skin rash
Red spots or bumps

How to use Profulvin Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Profulvin 500 Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Profulvin Tablet works

Profulvin 500 Tablet works by stopping the growth and spread of fungi that cause skin, hair, and nail infections. It interferes with fungal cell division, preventing the fungus from multiplying. The medicine concentrates in newly forming skin, hair, and nails, making them resistant to fungal infection and helping healthy tissue replace the infected areas over time.

All substitutes for Profulvin 500 Tablet

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

Take it with food to help your body absorb the medicine.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Profulvin 500 Tablet may cause dizziness.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Profulvin 500 Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, and headaches.
It can make you more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors.
It can make birth control pills less effective. Use an additional method of contraception while taking Profulvin 500 Tablet.
Do not take Profulvin 500 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Profulvin 500 Tablet.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Profulvin 500 Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Profulvin 500 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Profulvin 500 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Profulvin 500 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

UNSAFE

Profulvin 500 Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.
Use of Profulvin 500 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. Regular monitoring of liver function test may be advised while the patient is taking this medicine.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Profulvin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Estradiol (Oral Route)

Careful consideration is advised when taking Estradiol with Griseofulvin, as Griseofulvin can cause birth defects. It is recommended to use condoms to prevent pregnancy. Griseofulvin may reduce the efficacy of Estradiol.

Moderate

Progesterone (Oral Route)

Careful consideration is advised when taking Progesterone with Griseofulvin, as Griseofulvin can cause birth defects. It is recommended to use condoms to prevent pregnancy. Griseofulvin may reduce the efficacy of Progesterone.

Moderate

Progesterone (Natural Micronized) (Oral Route)

Careful consideration is advised when taking Progesterone (Natural Micronized) with Griseofulvin, as Griseofulvin can cause birth defects. It is recommended to use condoms to prevent pregnancy. Griseofulvin may reduce the efficacy of Progesterone (Natural Micronized).

Moderate

Norethisterone (Oral Route)

Careful consideration is advised when taking Norethisterone with Griseofulvin, as Griseofulvin can cause birth defects. It is recommended to use condoms to prevent pregnancy. Griseofulvin may reduce the efficacy of Norethisterone.

Moderate

Dienogest (Oral Route)

Careful consideration is advised when taking Dienogest with Griseofulvin, as Griseofulvin can cause birth defects. It is recommended to use condoms to prevent pregnancy. Griseofulvin may reduce the efficacy of Dienogest.

Frequently asked questions

What if I forget to take a dose of Profulvin 500 Tablet?

If you forget a dose of Profulvin 500 Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose at the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Is Profulvin 500 Tablet effective?

Profulvin 500 Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Profulvin 500 Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Is Profulvin 500 Tablet a steroid?

No, Profulvin 500 Tablet is not a steroid. It is a medicine that is used to kill a wide variety of infection-causing fungus. It is applied on the affected skin or nails to treat fungal infections of the skin and nails.

Can Profulvin 500 Tablet cause any local reaction or rashes?

Yes, the use of Profulvin 500 Tablet may cause allergic reactions, but the probability is unknown. Such allergic reaction is not very common and is likely to occur in only susceptible or sensitive individuals. Immediately contact your doctor if you experience such reactions.

Is Profulvin 500 Tablet safe?

Profulvin 500 Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzofurans

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Other Antifungal Agents

Related lab tests

Culture Fungus

References

Bennett JE. Antifungal Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1585-86.
Sheppard D, Lampiris HW. Antifungal Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 842.
Robertson DB, Maibach HI. Dermatologic Pharmacology. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 1052-53.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 642-43.
Grisofulvin. Los angeles, California: Ortho Dermatologics; 2011. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-98. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Grisofulvin. Mumbai, Maharashtra: AGOG pharma Ltd.; [Accessed 02 Feb. 2026] (online). Available from:

User feedback

Patients taking Profulvin 500 Tablet

Once A Day

61%

Twice A Day

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Once A Week

What are you using Profulvin Tablet for?

Fungal infections

100%

How much was the improvement?

Poor

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Average

29%

Excellent

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What were the side-effects while using Profulvin 500 Tablet?

Nausea

23%

Skin rash

23%

Dizziness

23%

Headache

15%

No Side Effect

How do you take Profulvin Tablet?

With food

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Marketer details

Name: Prism Life Sciences Ltd
Address: 10th floor, 'A' Wing, Great Eastern Summit, Sector - 15, CBD Belapur, Sector 15, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400614

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Country of origin: India
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Product introduction

Uses of Profulvin Tablet

Benefits of Profulvin Tablet

Side effects of Profulvin Tablet

How to use Profulvin Tablet

How Profulvin Tablet works

All substitutes for Profulvin 500 Tablet

Ecovin 500 Tablet

Ulvin 500 Tablet

Zorbax 500mg Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Estradiol (Oral Route)

Progesterone (Oral Route)

Progesterone (Natural Micronized) (Oral Route)

Norethisterone (Oral Route)

Dienogest (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What if I forget to take a dose of Profulvin 500 Tablet?

Is Profulvin 500 Tablet effective?

Is Profulvin 500 Tablet a steroid?

Can Profulvin 500 Tablet cause any local reaction or rashes?

Is Profulvin 500 Tablet safe?

Fact Box

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Culture Fungus

References

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