Itarex 400mg Tablet SR belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungi and is used to treat infections of the mouth, throat, vagina, and other parts of the body including fingernails and toenails. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.

Itarex 400mg Tablet SR is used in treating various fungus infections

Uses of Itarex Tablet SR

Treatment of Fungal infections

Benefits of Itarex Tablet SR

In Treatment of Fungal infections

Itarex 400mg Tablet SR is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat infections in different parts of the body caused by fungi. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungi. This provides relief from various symptoms caused by the infection and speeds up the healing process. You should keep taking the medicine until you complete the dose even if you get better. This will prevent the infection from returning.

Side effects of Itarex Tablet SR

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Itarex

Nausea
Abdominal pain
Constipation
Dizziness
Headache
Indigestion
Vomiting

How to use Itarex Tablet SR

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Itarex 400mg Tablet SR is to be taken with food.

How Itarex Tablet SR works

Itarex 400mg Tablet SR is an antifungal medication. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane. This treats your skin infection.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Itarex 400mg Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Itarex 400mg Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Itarex 400mg Tablet SR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Itarex 400mg Tablet SR may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Itarex 400mg Tablet SR can sometimes cause dizziness, blurred/double vision or hearing loss. This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Itarex 400mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Itarex 400mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Itarex 400mg Tablet SR in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools while taking this medicine.

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Quick tips

Itarex 400mg Tablet SR helps treat fungal infections of mouth, skin, vagina or any other parts of the body.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Take it with food, preferably at the same time everyday.
Use a reliable method of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within 2 hours of taking Itarex 400mg Tablet SR.
Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
Inform your doctor if you develop allergic reactions, nerve pain, or hearing loss.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Azoles {Triazoles}

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor

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FAQs

What is Itarex 400mg Tablet SR used for?

Itarex 400mg Tablet SR is used to treat fungal infections caused by Trichophyton spp., Microsporum spp., and Epidermophyton floccosum. The infections caused could be ringworm infection, infection of the feet, or infection in the groin and buttocks. This medicine also treats persistent infection of fingernails and toenails, persistent candida (yeast) infections of vagina or candida (yeast) infections of the mouth or throat in patients with lower disease resistance. It is also used in the treatment of cryptococcal infection and infections caused by Histoplasma, aspergillus, and Blastomyces.

For how long do I need to take Itarex 400mg Tablet SR?

The dose and length of treatment depends on the type and site of infection and your response to the treatment. For example, if you are taking Itarex 400mg Tablet SR for athlete’s foot (fungal infection of the skin on the feet and between the toes), the dose may need to be taken for 30 days, on the other hand, if you are taking it for candidal infection of the vagina, the dose may span from 1 day to 3 days depending on the dosage advised by the doctor.

I am taking Itarex 400mg Tablet SR for nail infection but there does not seem to be any improvement. Can I stop taking it?

No, you should not stop taking Itarex 400mg Tablet SR without completing the entire course because doing so may not completely cure the fungal infection. It usually takes about 6-9 months for nail lesions to disappear because after the medicine eliminates the fungus, the new nail takes several months to grow. Do not worry if you do not see any improvement during the treatment.

Why has my doctor asked me to get blood tests done?

Your doctor is probably trying to monitor your liver’s functioning. Itarex 400mg Tablet SR may cause serious liver damage. Therefore, if you develop loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, or abdominal pain while taking Itarex 400mg Tablet SR, you should tell your doctor immediately.

Can I take antacid and Itarex 400mg Tablet SR together?

Itarex 400mg Tablet SR can be utilized by the body if there is sufficient acid in the stomach. Medicines for stomach ulcers, heartburn, or indigestion neutralize the acid produced by the stomach. Therefore, take antacids or any such medicine about 2 hours after taking Itarex 400mg Tablet SR. If you are taking antacids (medicines that stop the production of stomach acid), take Itarex 400mg Tablet SR capsules with a drink of cola.

What is drug resistance? Is it possible to develop resistance to Itarex 400mg Tablet SR?

Sometimes it happens that the fungi get modified in your body and the medicine no longer works. This is called drug resistance. Resistance to Itarex 400mg Tablet SR has been reported with some candida species (krusei, glabrata, and tropicalis). Itarex 400mg Tablet SR should not be used for infection caused due to these species. Take the complete course of Itarex 400mg Tablet SR to avoid drug resistance.

I have been on alprazolam for quite some time. Is it okay if I start Itarex 400mg Tablet SR now?

Yes, you can take both Alprazolam and Itarex 400mg Tablet SR together, but keep a watch on the side effects of alprazolam such as lightheadedness or drowsiness. If side effects appear after taking Itarex 400mg Tablet SR, talk to your doctor who will modify the dose of alprazolam.

My doctor prescribed Itarex 400mg Tablet SR to me but not to my friend who had a similar fungal infection because she was on dofetilide. Why is it so?

Your doctor did not prescribe Itarex 400mg Tablet SR to your friend because Itarex 400mg Tablet SR interferes with the working of dofetilide. This interference can cause disturbed electrical activity of the heart, which can be harmful to the patient.

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