Sporanox

Details

Itraconazole 100mg Capsules are used to treat a variety of fungal infections. It is known by the brand name Sporanox worldwide.

Working and uses

Itraconazole 100mg Capsules generally work by stopping the growth of fungus and are used to treat infections of the body like mouth, throat, vagina and other parts of the body including fingernails and toenails. It kills the fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane of the body.

Dosage

• Sporanox should generally be taken in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor.
• It should be administered orally with water.
• You can take it either on an empty stomach or after having a meal.
• To get the most benefit, take Sporanox at an evenly spaced time and continue using it until your prescription is finished or even if your symptoms disappear after a few days.
• If you stop this treatment too early, the infection may come back and if you miss any dose you can increase your risk of infections that are resistant to further treatment.
• Tell your doctor or medical professional if the infection does not get better or if it gets worse.

Side effects

• Nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, headache, stomach upset, or dizziness may occur in some people. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible depending on your situation.
• Tell your doctor right away if you have any kind of serious side effects that include numbness, tingling of arms or legs, hearing loss, mental or mood changes.
• Itraconazole 100mg Capsules has rarely caused very serious liver disease. Tell your medical professional right away if you develop symptoms of liver
• This medication can commonly cause a mild to a major rash. However, it is not that serious of a reaction.

Precautions

• Do not take Itraconazole 100mg Capsules if you are pregnant or could become pregnant unless your doctor has told you to.
• Always remember that your medical professional has prescribed this medication because he or she has the vision to judge your situation and that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people that use this medication generally do not have serious side effects.
• Talk to your doctor before consuming this medicine if you have ever had heart failure, a weak immune system (including HIV/AIDS), kidney problems, or liver problems such as yellow skin (jaundice).

Sporanox may not be suitable for you if your course of treatment is for more than a month and it is necessary that your doctor may want to check your liver by testing your blood.