Tinea Capitis (Griseofulvin)
GRISEOFULVIN MICROSIZE (Grifulvin V):
• Dose: 20-25 mg/kg/day (~10mg/lb/day ) (QD or BID dosing)
• Duration: 8 weeks
• Supplied: SUSPENSION: 125 mg/5 ml – 120 ml
• (Max: 1 g/d; Info: give with fatty meal to increase absorption)
| WEIGHT | DOSE | |
|---|---|---|
| (Lb) | (Kg) | 125 mg/ 5 ml |
| 22 | 10 | 2 tsp QD |
| 33 | 15 | 3 tsp QD |
| 44 | 20 | 4 tsp (500 mg tab) QD OR 2 tsp BID |
| 66 | 30 | 3 tsp BID |
| 88+ | 40+ | 4 tsp BID (500 mg tab BID) |
GRISEOFULVIN ULTRAMICROSIZE (Gris-PEG):
• Dose: Child: 15mg/kg/day
• Duration: 8 weeks
• Supplied: 125mg tablets
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