Brand Name
Sporanox Capsules
Common Name
itraconazole
In this drug factsheet:
DIN (Drug Identification Number)| 02047454 | SPORANOX 100MG CAPSULE |
How does this medication work? What will it do for me?
Itraconazole belongs to the family of medications called antifungals. It is used to treat certain types of fungal infections, both internally (inside the body) and externally (skin and nails). It works by preventing the fungus from growing.
Itraconazole solution is used specifically for treatment of fungus (candidiasis) occurring in the mouth or esophagus (the tube leading from the throat to the opening of the stomach) in people infected with HIV or in people whose natural defences against infections are depleted.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than the ones listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.
How should I use this medication?
Tablets: The recommended adult dose of itraconazole capsules ranges from 100 mg once daily after a full meal to 200 mg twice daily after meals, depending on the condition being treated. The length of treatment also depends on the condition being treated. Itraconazole capsules should be taken right after a full meal.
Solution: The dose of oral solution depends on the condition being treated. The usual recommended dose ranges from 100 mg to 200 mg daily. Swish the solution in the mouth and swallow. Do not rinse after swallowing so that the medication can stay in contact with the affected area as long as possible. The oral solution is best taken without food. Grapefruit juice may reduce the effectiveness of itraconazole.
Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is important that this medication be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
This medication is available under multiple brand names and in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms listed here. The forms available for the specific brand you have searched are listed under "What form(s) does this medication come in?"
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
What form(s) does this medication come in?
Each pink and blue capsule, imprinted in white with "JANSSEN" on the cap and "SPORANOX" over "100" on the body, contains itraconazole 100 mg in a pellet formulation. Nonmedicinal ingredients: D&C Red No. 22, D&C Red No. 28, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Blue No. 2, gelatin, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol, sugar spheres (NF) and titanium dioxide.
Some medications may have other generic brands available. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of switching between brands of the same medication.
Who should NOT take this medication?
Itraconazole should not be taken by anyone who:
- is allergic to itraconazole or any of the ingredients of the medication - caution should be used by those taking itraconazole who are allergic to other "aoles" such as ketoconazole
- is pregnant or planning to become pregnant
- is using this medication to treat onychomycosis (fungal nail infections) or dermatomycoses (fungal skin infections; tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea pedis, pityriasis versicolor)
- has a history of heart failure (including congestive heart failure) - itraconazole capsules may be used to treat other more serious types of fungal infections in people who have or have had a heart failure when the benefit of treatment clearly outweighs the risk.
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