Itraconazole Capsules BP 200mg

Product Description

🊠Itraconazole Capsules BP 200 mg

Itraconazole is a broad-spectrum triazole antifungal used to treat various systemic and superficial fungal infections. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol, an essential component of fungal cell membranes, leading to fungal death.

📌 Basic Information

• Generic Name: Itraconazole

• Strength: 200 mg

• Form: Capsules (usually blue/yellow or blue/red)

• Standard: BP (British Pharmacopoeia)

… Common Indications / Uses

Itraconazole 200 mg capsules are prescribed for:

🔠Systemic Fungal Infections:

• Histoplasmosis

• Blastomycosis

• Aspergillosis

🔠Superficial Fungal Infections:

• Onychomycosis (fungal nail infection)

• Tinea corporis, cruris, pedis (ringworm, jock itch, athlete™s foot)

• Pityriasis versicolor

• Candidiasis (oral, esophageal, or vaginal)

🕠Dosage & Duration

🊠Standard Adult Dose:

• 200 mg once or twice daily, depending on infection type

🗓 Common Regimens:

• Onychomycosis (toenail): 200 mg once daily for 12 weeks

• Fingernail infection: 200 mg once daily for 6 weeks

• Tinea infections: 200 mg once daily for 7“15 days

… Best taken with a full meal (especially a fatty meal) to improve absorption.
Œ Do not open or crush the capsules.

šï Side Effects

Common:

• Nausea

• Headache

• Stomach upset

• Mild rash

• Elevated liver enzymes

Serious (rare):

• Liver toxicity (yellowing of skin/eyes, dark urine)

• Heart failure symptoms (shortness of breath, swelling)

• Severe allergic reactions (rash, itching, swelling)

🚫 Precautions & Warnings

• Not recommended in patients with heart failure

• Use caution in those with liver or kidney disease

• Avoid alcohol during treatment

• Pregnancy Category C “ avoid unless absolutely necessary

📌 Drug Interactions:
Itraconazole interacts with many drugs including:

• Antacids (reduce absorption)

• Warfarin

• Statins

• Certain antibiotics and antiarrhythmics
  žï Always inform your doctor about any other medications you're taking.

🔄 Storage

• Store below 25C

• Keep in original packaging, away from moisture and light

• Keep out of reach of children

🔠Common Brand Names (India)

• Canditral 200 (Glenmark)

• Itranox 200 (Cipla)

• Itrotab 200

• Itromed 200

• Itrazole 200