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
- (Max: 1 g/day; Info: give with fatty meal to increase absorption)
| WEIGHT | DOSE | |
|---|---|---|
| (Lb) | (Kg) | 125 mg/ 5 ml |
| 22 | 10 | 10mL QD |
| 33 | 15 | 15mL QD |
| 44 | 20 | 20mL (500 mg tab) QD OR 10mL BID |
| 66 | 30 | 15mL BID |
| 88+ | 40+ | 20mL BID (500 mg tab BID) |
GRISEOFULVIN ULTRAMICROSIZE (Gris-PEG):
- Dose: Child: 15mg/kg/day
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Supplied: 125mg tablets
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