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How to Take Itraconazole and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on May 12, 2023

It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, on an empty stomach.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

The recommended dose is 200 mg (one tablet) once daily for 12 consecutive weeks for treating Onychomycosis of the toenail. It should be taken with a full meal at the same time each day.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

• Patients with heart failure
• Pregnancy
• Allergy to Itraconazole
• Along with certain medications like cisapride, dofetilide, ergot alkaloids, statins, methadone, oral midazolam, nisoldipine, pimozide etc.

Drug Name : Itraconazole

This medication is an antifungal agent, prescribed for treating fungal infections.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Itraconazole

India :

CARITRA 200 CAPSULE | Candistat | Canditral | Itrole | Citroz | Itra Good (100mg) | Itrasafe (100mg) | CARITRA 100 CAPSULE | Itracross (100mg) | Canditral (100mg)

International :

Sporanox

Last Updated on May 12, 2023

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