Antibiotics » Itraconazole (i-tra-KOE-na-zole)

Swallow whole with a glass of water. This medicine is ideally taken with food.

Consult your health care professional and take as directed.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

Vomiting
Pale stools
Stomach pain
Fast heartbeat
Fluid retention
Loss of appetite
Sudden weight gain
Shortness of breath
Skin rash/itching/hives
Dark yellow/brown urine
Yellowing of the eyes/skin
Weakness/excessive tiredness
Swelling of the feet/ankles/legs
Coughing up white/pink phlegm
Redness/blistering/peeling/loosening of skin (including inside the mouth)

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

Lovastatin
Triazolam
Cisapride
Dofetilide
Pimozide
Quinidine
Ergonovine
Ergotamine
Simvastatin
Methysergide
Methylergonovine
Dihydroergotamine
Ergoloid mesylates

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

This medicine is used in the treatment of fungal infections.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature between 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from heat and moisture.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

COPD
Dialysis
Any type of heart disease
Liver/lung/kidney disease

Consult your health care professional if you are taking antacids, before starting on a course with this medication.

Consult your health care professional about having grapefruit whilst on a course with this medicine, in any form.

Do not treat yourself with OTC medication whilst on a course with this medication, without consulting with your health care professional.