Estradiol and Griseofulvin interaction

Estradiol and Griseofulvin: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

What the FDA labels say

From the Griseofulvin (GRISEOFULVIN MICROSIZE) label · effective 2025-11-04

Major

Women taking estrogen-containing oral contraceptives may be at increased risk of becoming pregnant while on griseofulvin (see also PRECAUTIONS, Drug Interactions ) .

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Moderate

Griseofulvin may enhance the hepatic metabolism of estrogens, including the estrogen component of oral contraceptives, thereby reducing the effectiveness of contraception and causing menstrual irregularities.

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From the Estradiol (Delestrogen) label · effective 2026-05-13

Minor

Inducers of CYP3A4 such as St.

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