Side Effects:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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