Side Effects:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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