What beverage should the parents of a child with ringworm be taught to give along with the prescribed griseofulvin (Fulvicin)?

a.
Water
b.
A carbonated drink
c.
Milk
d.
Fruit juice

ANS: C

Griseofulvin is insoluble in water. Giving the medication with a high-fat meal or milk increases absorption. Carbonated drinks do not contain fat, which aids in the absorption of griseofulvin. Fruit juice does not contain any fat; fat aids absorption of the medication.