Itraealth-100 100 mg

Indication

Oral triazole antifungal for fungal infections such as dermatophytosis (tinea/ringworm of the body, groin, feet), pityriasis versicolor, onychomycosis (nail fungus), oral and vulvovaginal candidiasis, and certain systemic fungal infections, as prescribed by a doctor.

Ingredients

• Itraconazole BP 100 mg

Direction

Oral use, as directed by the physician. Swallow the capsule whole immediately after a full meal; do not chew, open or crush. Complete the full prescribed course.

Side effects

• Nausea
• abdominal pain
• indigestion or diarrhoea
• Headache or dizziness
• Skin rash or itching
• Raised liver enzymes
• rarely serious liver problems (stop and seek help if jaundice
• dark urine or severe tiredness)
• Rarely
• heart failure symptoms (swelling of legs
• shortness of breath)

Precautions

• Prescription medicine
• use only under medical supervision
• Do not use if allergic to itraconazole or other azole antifungals
• Do not use in patients with heart failure unless advised by a doctor
• Many drug interactions (e.g. some statins
• midazolam
• certain heart medicines)
• tell your doctor about all medicines you take
• Use with caution in liver disease
• liver monitoring may be needed
• Do not use during pregnancy
• consult a doctor or pharmacist if breastfeeding
• Keep out of reach of children