Antifungals Drugs in Nigeria
In-depth guides to 2 of the most-used antifungal medications in Nigeria. Each drug page lists NAFDAC-registered brands, current prices, dosage information, side effects, and where to buy.
Market view: the antifungal registration data — 62 active registrations from 51 companies.
Nigeria's heat and humidity make fungal infections a permanent feature of life: ringworm on children's scalps, athlete's foot in enclosed shoes, candida infections that follow every course of strong antibiotics. Fluconazole is the versatile oral option — a single capsule handles most vaginal thrush — while clotrimazole creams do the steady topical work for skin and nail infections.
Fungal problems are slow to clear and quick to return if treatment stops at 'looks better'. Skin creams generally need one to two weeks beyond visible clearing, and recurrent thrush (four or more episodes a year) is a pattern worth investigating — sometimes it is the first visible sign of undiagnosed diabetes rather than bad luck.
Antifungal drug prices in Nigeria
As of September 2026, antifungal medicines in Nigeria cost between ₦2,190–₦8,090 per pack depending on the drug, brand, and pack size, with live online prices sampled from Nigerian pharmacies for 2 of the 2 medicines below. The table below compares each medicine's typical range.
- FluconazoleTypical: ₦2,190–₦6,880 · Online: ~₦3,750
- GriseofulvinTypical: ₦2,500–₦8,090 · Online: ~₦7,750 (tablets)
Ranges span brands and pack sizes; online figures are medians sampled from Nigerian online pharmacies and refreshed monthly. Open-market prices are often lower.
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Fluconazole
Triazole antifungal agent
Common brands: Diflucan, Funzela, Emzor Fluconazole
Forms: Capsule, Tablet, Injection, Oral suspension
Price: ~₦3,750 online
Griseofulvin
Systemic antifungal (mitotic inhibitor)
Common brands: Recgriso Suspension, Emzor Griseofulvin 500 Tablet, Emzor Griseofulvin 125 Tablet
Forms: Tablet, Oral suspension
Price: ~₦7,750 (tablets) online
Every registered brand, by medicine
The NAFDAC Greenbook's complete brand list for each antifungal medicine — every registration holder and number, not just the well-known names.
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About antifungals drugs in Nigeria
All brand information on this page is cross-referenced with the NAFDAC Greenbook (Nigeria's official registered products database). Pricing reflects typical retail ranges in Nigerian pharmacies and is updated regularly. This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice — always consult a qualified pharmacist or doctor.
Daily puzzle: Meddle — pair five brands with their medicines. New game at midnight.