Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Titra Capsule
Your doctor has prescribed Titra 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 Titra used for?
Titra is an antifungal medicine used to treat fungal infections of skin, mouth, eyes, nails, vagina and other internal organs.

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

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

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

Q. Is Titra stronger than fluconazole?
Titra 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 Titra with paracetamol?
There are no known drug interactions between Titra and paracetamol if taken together. However, interaction can occur. Consult your doctor about all medications that you are currently taking before starting Titra.

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

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

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

Q. Does Titra cause an increase in blood pressure?
An increase in blood pressure has been seen with Titra 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 Titra.

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Titra kill candida?
Yes, Titra 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 Titra work for nail fungus (dermatophytoses)?
Yes, Titra does work for the nail fungus known as dermatophytoses (tinea unguium). Consult your doctor before starting Titra 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 Titra have penicillin in it?
No, Titra does not have penicillin in it.

Q. Does Titra make you tired?
Titra does not make you tired. In case you feel very tired while taking Titra, 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 Titra with aspirin?
There are no clinically observed drug interactions between Titra when taken with aspirin. Please talk to your doctor in case you are taking the two medicines together.