Griseofulvin and joint swelling Patient Reports March 14, 2010

Griseofulvin Side Effects Report #4833283-4
Griseofulvin side effect was reported by a Physician from ISRAEL on Nov 11, 2005. Male patient, child 5 years of age, weighting 41.89 lb, was diagnosed with tinea capitis and was treated with Griseofulvin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthritis , gait disturbance, joint swelling, oedema peripheral, pain in extremity, pyrexia, rash maculo-papular. Griseofulvin dosage: 200 MG QD ORAL. Patient recovered.