Itraconazole (Oral Route)

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Itraconazole (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Onmel
  • Sporanox

Description

Itraconazole is used to treat serious fungal or yeast infections. Itraconazole oral solution is only used to treat oropharyngeal or esophageal candidiasis (thrush, oral thrush). Itraconazole capsule is used to treat fungal infections, such as aspergillosis (fungal infection in the lungs), blastomycosis (Gilchrist’s disease), histoplasmosis (Darling’s disease), or onychomycosis (fungal infection in the fingernails or toenails). Itraconazole tablet is only used to treat onychomycosis of the toenails. This medicine works by killing the fungus or yeast and preventing its growth.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Solution
  • Capsule
  • Tablet
Before Using
DR602567 Portions of this document last updated: Dec. 1, 2012

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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