(Fulvicin®, Grisactin®, Grifulvin® and Gris-PEG® are other names for this medication.)

Use: Griseofulvin is used to treat fungal conditions such as ringworm in animals.

Side Effects: Griseofulvin can cause loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, anemia, depression, weakness, incoordination and sensitivity to sunlight. If your pet is fair colored or has thin hair or shaved places, you should try to keep it out of direct sunlight for prolonged periods while on this drug.

Precautions: Griseofulvin should be given with a fatty food to increase the absorption into the bloodstream. It is usually given orally once or twice daily for several weeks. Griseofulvin should be given for at least two more weeks after the symptoms have gone away to ensure that the fungus is completely eradicated.

Directions: Griseofulvin is usually given orally once or twice daily to dogs and cats for several weeks.

Remember: Griseofulvin should be stored in a tight, light resistant, childproof container away from all children and other household pets.

If you miss a dose of this medication you should give it as soon as you remember it, but if it is within a few hours of the regularly scheduled dose, wait and give it at the regular time. Do not double a dose as this can be toxic to your pet.