Description
Each Hard Gelatin Capsule Contains :
ITRACONAZOLE BP – 200MG
Itraconazole is an antifungal medication that is used in adults to treat infections caused by fungus. This includes infections in any part of the body including the lungs, mouth or throat, toenails, or fingernails
Itraconazole is used to treat a variety of fungal infections. It belongs to a class of drugs known as azole antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungi.
Therapeutic levels of itraconazole remain in the skin for two to four weeks following the end of treatment, depending on its duration. In vaginal tissue, itraconazole can be found for a period of two to three days, again depending on the duration of treatment.
How to use Itraconazole
Take this medication by mouth with a full meal as directed by your doctor, usually once or twice daily. Swallow the capsules whole.
Take itraconazole 2 hours before or 1 hour after antacids. Antacids may decrease the absorption of this medication. Also, take this medication with an acidic drink (such as cola) if you have decreased or no stomach acid (achlorhydria) or if you take drugs that decrease stomach acid (for example, H2 blockers such as ranitidine, proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole).
