Itraconazole comes in the form of a tablet, capsule, and an oral (liquid) solution. If the infection is spreading mildly through the lungs, then you have to take the capsule right after one full meal, twice a day. But, if the infection in lungs is severe, then the doctor might prescribe the medicine for thrice a day for the first 3 days and then shift it to one or maybe two times in a day accordingly.
Introduction
Itraconazole is a salt present in medicines used to treat fungal infections in the lungs which may also spread throughout the body. Fungal infections can be present anywhere in the body like fingernails, toenails, skin, lungs, mouth, and throat and even in the oesophagus.
There are various types of medications like Itraconazole capsule can be used to treat fingernail infections. Its capsules and tablets are used to treat toenails, whereas the liquid solution is used to treat infection of mouth, throat, and oesophagus.
Fungal diseases in humans are very common in the world. There are millions of fungal species, usually found on the plants, surfaces, dirt, soil, water, air, and sometimes on our skin as well. Fungus present on the skin may often lead to skin problems like bumps and rashes. Most of them are not dangerous, but a few of them can be very harmful to our health.
Fungal infections are usually slow in progress and they only infect the person with a weaker immune system, due to their existing health disorders or by drugs. These infections usually grow in the lungs or on the skin. Either they land on the skin or are inhaled into the lungs directly.
Itraconazole lies in the class of antifungals called triazoles. It grows slowly in the body, which may lead to an infection.
How to use Itraconazole?
Itraconazole comes in the form of a tablet, capsule, and an oral (liquid) solution. If the infection is spreading mildly through the lungs, then you have to take the capsule right after one full meal, twice a day. But, if the infection in lungs is severe, then the doctor might prescribe the medicine for thrice a day for the first 3 days and then shift it to one or maybe two times in a day accordingly.
While treating fungal infection for toenails, the medicine should be taken for at least once a day with a full meal. If you are taking itraconazole for treating fingernails, only then the capsule is usually taken two times a day after full meals.
If you are taking an oral solution then it has to be taken once or twice a day for usually 1 to 4 weeks or sometimes longer.
Side Effects
● Heartburn
● Headache
● Sweating
● Joint Pain
● Dizziness
● Bleeding Gums
● Depression
● Nervousness
● Muscle Pain or Weakness
● Constipation
● Diarrhoea
● Fever
● Hair Loss
● Minor Cold Symptoms or runny nose
Medication
“Supermax Laboratories” or “Supermax Pharma” distributes both branded and generic medicines to various states of India, which includes Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Bihar, and West Bengal. The Supermax Pharma’s distribution wing also deals in overseas business, which is covering countries like Myanmar, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh. The reputed Pharmaceutical company is one of the renowned drug dealers in India. They have been serving for the past 25 years in manufacturing and exporting high-quality medicines all over the world.
Supermax Pharma’s Itraconazole tablet is registered with the name Intrac, comes in two different dosages – 100mg and 200mg. Intrac 100mg and 200mg are used to treat both skin and lungs’ fungal infections.
Caution: Take Itraconazole as prescribed by the doctor. It may lead to some side-effects if taken in an inappropriate manner or with the existed complications. Also, “DO NOT” chew/crush/open the capsule.