Griseofulvin is given for the treatment of onychomycosis for finger nail for a period of:: (A) 2 weeks, (B) 6 weeks, (C) 2 months, (D) 6 months
Answer is D. The treatment of dermatophytosis using Griseofulvin is as follows: Dosage - 125 - 250 QID with meal Finger nails - 4 - 6 months Toenails - 8 - 12 months Ref: Illustrated Synopsis of Dermatology and STD's By Neena Khanna, Page 121