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Itracap TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: itraconazole

Brand name

(ARTG)

: ITRACAP itraconazole 100 mg capsule blister pack

Download the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet

Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

ITRACAP is indicated for use in adults for the treatment of: Superficial dermatomycoses not responding to topical treatment. Fungal keratitis which has failed to respond to topical treatment or where the disease is either progressing rapidly or is immediately sight threatening. Pityriasis versicolor not responding to any other treatment. Vulvovaginal candidiasis not responding to topical treatment. Oral candidiasis in immunocompromised patients. Onychomycosis caused by dermatophytes. Systemic mycoses: - Systemic aspergillosis, histoplasmosis, sporotrichosis. - Treatment and maintenance therapy in AIDS patients with disseminated or chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis infection. - Treatment of oropharyngeal and/or oesophageal candidiasis when first line systemic antifungal therapy is inappropriate or has proven ineffective. - Treatment of non-invasive candidiasis in non-neutropenic patients when first-line systemic antifungal therapy is inappropriate or has proven ineffective. This may be due to underlying pathology, insensitivity of the pathogen or drug toxicity.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Capsule
  • Oral
  • Size 0el hard gelatin white opaque capsules filled with off-white to cream colored pellets and imprinting with ITR on cap and 100 on body

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Light
  • Protect from Moisture
  • Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 15 capsules pack
  • 28 capsules pack
  • 4 capsules pack
  • 6 capsules pack
  • 60 capsules pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient itraconazole

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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