Itrafort

Itrafort 200 Capsule is used to treat fungal infections caused by Trichophyton spp., Microsporum spp., and Epidermophyton floccosum. The infections caused could be ringworm infection, infection of the feet, or infection in the groin and buttocks. This medicine also treats persistent infection of fingernails and toenails, persistent candida (yeast) infections of vagina or candida (yeast) infections of the mouth or throat in patients with lower disease resistance. It is also used in the treatment of cryptococcal infection and infections caused by Histoplasma, aspergillus, and Blastomyces.

The dose and length of treatment depends on the type and site of infection and your response to the treatment. For example, if you are taking Itrafort 200 Capsule for athlete’s foot (fungal infection of the skin on the feet and between the toes), the dose may need to be taken for 30 days, on the other hand, if you are taking it for candidal infection of the vagina, the dose may span from 1 day to 3 days depending on the dosage advised by the doctor.

No, you should not stop taking Itrafort 200 Capsule without completing the entire course because doing so may not completely cure the fungal infection. It usually takes about 6-9 months for nail lesions to disappear because after the medicine eliminates the fungus, the new nail takes several months to grow. Do not worry if you do not see any improvement during the treatment.

Your doctor is probably trying to monitor your liver’s functioning. Itrafort 200 Capsule may cause serious liver damage. Therefore, if you develop loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, or abdominal pain while taking Itrafort 200 Capsule, you should tell your doctor immediately.

Itrafort 200 Capsule can be utilized by the body if there is sufficient acid in the stomach. Medicines for stomach ulcers, heartburn, or indigestion neutralize the acid produced by the stomach. Therefore, take antacids or any such medicine about 2 hours after taking Itrafort 200 Capsule. If you are taking antacids (medicines that stop the production of stomach acid), take Itrafort 200 Capsule capsules with a drink of cola.

Sometimes it happens that the fungi get modified in your body and the medicine no longer works. This is called drug resistance. Resistance to Itrafort 200 Capsule has been reported with some candida species (krusei, glabrata, and tropicalis). Itrafort 200 Capsule should not be used for infection caused due to these species. Take the complete course of Itrafort 200 Capsule to avoid drug resistance.

Yes, you can take both Alprazolam and Itrafort 200 Capsule together, but keep a watch on the side effects of alprazolam such as lightheadedness or drowsiness. If side effects appear after taking Itrafort 200 Capsule, talk to your doctor who will modify the dose of alprazolam.

Your doctor did not prescribe Itrafort 200 Capsule to your friend because Itrafort 200 Capsule interferes with the working of dofetilide. This interference can cause disturbed electrical activity of the heart, which can be harmful to the patient.

Itrafort 200 Capsule is used to treat fungal infections caused by Trichophyton spp., Microsporum spp., and Epidermophyton floccosum. The infections caused could be ringworm infection, infection of feet, or infection in groin and buttocks. This medicine also treats persistent infection of fingernails and toenails, persistent candida (yeast) infections of vagina or candida (yeast) infections of the mouth or throat in patients with lower resistance to disease. It is also used in the treatment of cryptococcal infection and infections caused by histoplasma, aspergillus and blastomyces.

The dose and length of treatment will depend on the type and site of infection and your response to the treatment. For example, if you are taking Itrafort 200 Capsule for athlete’s foot (fungal infection of the skin on the feet and between the toes), the dose may need to be taken for 30 days. While, on the other hand, if you are taking it for candidal infection of vagina, the dose may take about 1 to 3 3 days depending on the dosage advised by the doctor.

If you forget to take your dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not double the dose to make up for the forgotten dose.

No, you should not stop taking Itrafort 200 Capsule without completing the entire course. This is because if you stop the medication then your fungal infection may not get completely cured. It usually takes about 6-9 months for the nail lesions to get cured and after that the new nail also takes several months to grow. Therefore, do not worry if you do not see any improvement during the treatment.

Your doctor may have prescribed blood tests to monitor your liver’s functioning. This is because the use of Itrafort 200 Capsule may cause serious liver damage. Therefore, if you develop loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dark urine or abdominal pain while taking Itrafort 200 Capsule, immediately inform your doctor.

Itrafort 200 Capsule can be utilized by the body if there is sufficient acid in the stomach. Medicines for stomach ulcers, heartburn or indigestion neutralize the acid produced by the stomach. Therefore, it is advised to avoid taking antacids or any such medicine for a minimum of 2 hours after taking Itrafort 200 Capsule. However, if you are taking antacids (medicines that stop the production of stomach acid), take Itrafort 200 Capsule capsules with a drink of cola.

Drug resistance is a condition when the fungi get modified in your body and the medicine is not able to work. There are reports which suggest resistance of some candida species (krusei, glabrata and tropicalis) with Itrafort 200 Capsule. Itrafort 200 Capsule should not be used for infection caused due to these species. It is advised to take the complete course of Itrafort 200 Capsule to avoid drug resistance.

Yes, you can take both Alprazolam and Itrafort 200 Capsule together, but keep a watch on the side effects of Alprazolam such as lightheadedness or drowsiness. If you experience side effects after taking Itrafort 200 Capsule, talk to your doctor who will modify the dose of alprazolam.

Your doctor did not prescribe Itrafort 200 Capsule to your friend because Itrafort 200 Capsule interferes with the working of dofetilide. This interference can cause disturbed electrical activity of the heart, which can be harmful for the patient.