Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Increased liver enzymes.

Expert advice for Itzhh Capsule
Your doctor has prescribed Itzhh to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take it with any heartburn medications - especially proton pump inhibitors and H2 blockers. Requires an acidic pH for absorption. Hence, take it with a full meal for best results. Notify your doctor if you have taken steroids recently.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Itzhh used for?
Itzhh is an antifungal medicine used to treat fungal infections of skin, mouth, eyes, nails, vagina and other internal organs.

Q. Is Itzhh an antibiotic?
Itzhh is an anti-fungal antibiotic. It is useful in treating infections caused by fungi, but not by bacteria, viruses or parasites.

Q. Is Itzhh safe?
Yes, Itzhh is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Itzhh a steroid?
No, Itzhh is not a steroid. It is an antifungal medicine which belongs to the class of triazoles.

Q. Is Itzhh stronger than fluconazole?
Itzhh is effective against a much wider range of fungal infections as compared to fluconazole. However, both drugs are equally effective and safe if used for same infections.

Q. Can I take Itzhh with paracetamol?
There are no known drug interactions between Itzhh and paracetamol if taken together. However, interaction can occur. Consult your doctor about all medications that you are currently taking before starting Itzhh.

Q. Can I take Itzhh with amoxicillin or penicillin?
There are no clinically observed drug interactions between Itzhh when taken with amoxicillin or penicillin. Please talk to your doctor in case you are taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Itzhh affect the action of oral contraceptives (birth control pills)?
There are no known interactions of Itzhh with oral contraceptives (birth control pills). However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor if you are asked to take Itzhh and you are already taking oral contraceptives.

Q. Does Itzhh treat ringworm (dermatophytoses)?
Yes, Itzhh is used to treat ringworm (known as dermatophytoses e.g. tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea corporis, tinea manuum).

Q. Does Itzhh cause an increase in blood pressure?
An increase in blood pressure has been seen with Itzhh in some studies. However, this is not a very common side effect. Please consult your doctor in case you have a history of high blood pressure or you are experiencing high blood pressure after taking Itzhh.

Q. Does Itzhh cause erectile dysfunction?
Yes, Itzhh can rarely cause erectile dysfunction (erection problems). Please consult your doctor if you experience this problem.

Q. Does Itzhh cause weight gain?
Weight gain has not been reported as an adverse effect with Itzhh. However, if you experience unexpected weight gain with Itzhh, this could be an indication of an underlying heart problem. Consult your doctor immediately as Itzhh can make your heart problem worse.

Q. Is Itzhh a sulfa drug?
No, Itzhh is not a sulfa drug. It is an azole derivative antifungal medicine.

Q. Does Itzhh cause drowsiness (feeling sleepy)?
Drowsiness (feeling sleepy) has not been reported as a side effect of Itzhh. However, in case you feel very sleepy while taking Itzhh, you must consult your doctor. Dizziness (feeling of fainting) has been reported as a side effect with Itzhh

Q. Does Itzhh cause hair loss?
Hair loss (alopecia) is reported as a side effect of Itzhh in the postmarketing studies. Please consult your doctor in case you experience hair loss while taking Itzhh.

Q. Does Itzhh kill candida?
Yes, Itzhh has been shown to be active against candida and is indicated for the treatment of the infections caused by candida. It is indicated for the treatment of oropharyngeal candidasis.

Q. Does Itzhh work for nail fungus (dermatophytoses)?
Yes, Itzhh does work for the nail fungus known as dermatophytoses (tinea unguium). Consult your doctor before starting Itzhh for any infection and you must take the medicine for as long as it is prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop the medicine until told by your doctor.

Q. Does Itzhh have penicillin in it?
No, Itzhh does not have penicillin in it.

Q. Does Itzhh make you tired?
Itzhh does not make you tired. In case you feel very tired while taking Itzhh, please talk to your doctor immediately as it may be due to an underlying liver problem or a heart condition with fluids in your lungs.

Q. Can I take Itzhh with aspirin?
There are no clinically observed drug interactions between Itzhh when taken with aspirin. Please talk to your doctor in case you are taking the two medicines together.