How do you take Sporanox?
Take this medication by mouth with a full meal as directed by your doctor, usually once or twice daily. Swallow the capsules whole. Take itraconazole 2 hours before or 1 hour after antacids. Antacids may decrease the absorption of this medication.
How often is Sporanox taken?
Adults: Sporanox®—200 milligrams (mg) (two capsules) once a day. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed.
How long do you take Sporanox?
1 to 2 capsules (100 mg to 200 mg) once or twice daily for 3 weeks to 8 months, depending on the condition. 2 capsules (200 mg) once daily for 3 months. 2 capsules twice daily for 1 week. After that, stop taking SPORANOX for 3 weeks.
How many days use itraconazole?
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| INDICATIONS | DOSE | DURATION OF TREATMENT |
|---|---|---|
| – Pityriasis versicolor | 200 mg o.d. | 7 days |
| – Tinea corporis, tinea cruris | 100 mg o.d. or 200 mg o.d. | 15 days or 7 days1 |
| – Tinea pedis, tinea manuum | 100 mg o.d. | 30 days |
| – Oropharyngeal candidosis | 100 mg o.d. | 15 days |
What is Sporanox Pulse?
Sporanox-Pulse is one of a group of medicines called “antifungals” which are used to treat infections caused by fungi including yeasts. Sporanox-Pulse capsules are supplied in blister packs of 28 capsules.
How do you take itraconazole oral solution?
How to use itraconazole oral. Take this medication by mouth without food as directed by your doctor, usually once or twice daily. Swish the solution in your mouth for several seconds, and then swallow. The dosage and length of treatment are based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
How effective is Sporanox?
Sporanox has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 18 ratings on Drugs.com. 82% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect. Reviews may be edited to correct grammar/spelling, or to remove inappropriate language and content.
Does Sporanox make you sleepy?
Stop using itraconazole and call your doctor at once if you have signs of congestive heart failure: feeling tired or short of breath, cough with mucus, fast heartbeats, swelling, rapid weight gain, or sleep problems….
| Adverse Event | Incidence (%) Itraconazole (N=112) |
|---|---|
| Malaise | 1 |
| Myalgia | 1 |
| Vasculitis | 1 |
| Vertigo | 1 |
Can I take itraconazole for 3 months?
Itraconazole comes as a capsule, a tablet, and a solution (liquid) to take by mouth. If you are taking itraconazole to treat fungal infections in the lungs, the capsules are usually taken during or right after a full meal one or two times a day for at least 3 months.
What is itraconazole pulse therapy?
Background: Itraconazole is a broad-spectrum antifungal agent that has been used to treat dermatomycosis and onychomycosis using continuous therapy. More recently the drug has been used as pulse dosing.
What do you need to know about Sporanox pulse?
Sporanox-Pulse contains a medicine called itraconazole. This belongs to a group of medicines called ‘antifungals’. Sporanox-Pulse is used for infections caused by fungi or yeasts. It is used for: Patches of skin may take a few weeks to completely clear up after you have finished your treatment with Sporanox-Pulse.
When is the best time to take Sporanox pulsepak?
Take Sporanox PulsePak oral solution (liquid) on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Swish the liquid in your mouth for several seconds before swallowing it. Measure liquid medicine carefully.
How many milligrams of Sporanox should I take?
Sporanox®—200 milligrams (mg) (two capsules) once a day. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 400 mg per day. Tolsura™—130 mg (two capsules) once a day.
Can you take itraconazole Sporanox at the same time?
Sporanox® oral liquid works differently than itraconazole Sporanox® capsules, even at the same dose (number of milligrams). Do not switch from the capsules to the oral liquid unless your doctor tells you to. The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients.