Griseofulvin
Sold as Fulcin, Grisovin, Microcidal
(2S,5'R)-7-Chloro-3',4,6-trimethoxy-5'-methylspiro[1-benzofuran-2,4'-cyclohex-2-ene]-1',3-dione
Drag to rotate. Structure from PubChem CID 441140.
Background
Registration
- Applicants
- 3
- Registrations
- 4
- Schedule source
- SAHPRA documentation
Applicants and registrations
| Applicant | Brands | Dosages | Registrations | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeneca South Africa (Pty) Ltd | Fulcin | 125 MG | A0371 | Not determined | None |
| Glaxosmithkline South Africa (Pty) Limited | Grisovin | 125 MG | A0502 | Not determined | None |
| Pharmacare limited û woodmeadCertificate held by Aspen | Microcidal | 125mg, 500mg | K0218, K0219 | S4 | PI |
Variants
| Product | Strength and form | Registration | Status | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulcin 125 MG TABLET GRISEOFULVIN A 125 MG | 125 MG | A0371 | Old Medicine | Not determined | None |
| Grisovin 125 MG TABLET GRISEOFULVIN A 125 MG | 125 MG | A0502 | Old Medicine | Not determined | None |
| Microcidal - 125 EACH TABLET CONTAINS GRISEOFULVIN 125 MG | 125mg. 500mgTablet | K0218K/20.1.7/218Approved 16 May 1978 | Registered | S4 | PI |
| Microcidal - 500 EACH TABLET CONTAINS GRISEOFULVIN 500 mg | 125mg. 500mgTablet | K0219K/20.1.7/219Approved 16 May 1978 | Registered | S4 | PI |
Regulatory status
Where S4 sits on the scale
Prescription-only medicine.
Schedule 4 covers most ordinary prescription medicines. You need a prescription from an authorised prescriber, such as a doctor or dentist, and a pharmacist dispenses it. Its price, name, pack size and strength can still be told to the public, as long as nothing links it to what it treats.
Schedule S4, read from the product's PI-PIL leaflet.
Who may supply: A pharmacist dispensing against a written or verbal prescription from an authorised prescriber; a veterinarian, who may also prescribe, compound or dispense it directly; a medical practitioner or dentist, who may prescribe it and may compound or dispense it directly only if licensed under section 22C(1)(a); manufacturers and wholesalers may supply people who may lawfully possess it; and, for animal treatment, a person practising a para-veterinary profession, on a veterinarian's written or verbal instruction.
Consolidated Schedules listings for Griseofulvin
S4: Griseofulvin
- except when intended for topical application to the epidermis, nares and external ear.
Consolidated Schedules 06 July 2026, line 6548
S2: Griseofulvin
- when intended for application to the skin, nares and external ear.
Consolidated Schedules 06 July 2026, line 2065
Pharmacological class: Antifungal antibiotics. (class 20.1.7)
This is an informational summary of the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 and its 2017 General Regulations. It is not medical advice and not legal advice. Always check the medicine's label, which carries the schedule number inside a square border, or ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.
SAHPRA documents
Schedule Verification
Microcidal - 125, Pharmacare limited û woodmead is scheduled S4 in its official SAHPRA documents, read with 90% confidence.
These documents are provided by SAHPRA for informational purposes. Always consult with a healthcare professional for medical advice.