Generic Name: ITRACONAZOLE - ORAL
Pronounced: (eye-truh-CON-uh-zole)

Itraconazole Oral Uses

Itraconazole solution is an azole antifungal medication used to treat certain fungal infections, including infections of the mouth, throat, and esophagus (oropharyngeal/esophageal candidiasis).

How To Use Itraconazole Oral

Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start taking itraconazole and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth without food, usually once or twice daily or as directed by your doctor. When using this drug to treat fungal infections of the mouth, throat, or esophagus, swish the solution (2 teaspoons or 10 milliliters at a time) in your mouth for several seconds, and then swallow.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.

This medication works best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals.

Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear. Stopping the medication too early may result in a return of the infection.

Take itraconazole 2 hours before or 1 hour after antacids. Antacids may decrease the absorption of this medication. Also, take this medication with a cola drink if you have decreased or no stomach acid (e.g., achlorhydria) or if you take drugs that decrease stomach acid (e.g., H2 blockers such as ranitidine, proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole). Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

The capsule and solution forms of this medication deliver different amounts of medication and may be used for different purposes. Do not switch between the capsule and solution forms without your doctor's permission and directions.

Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.

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