Itraconol 1% Soap

Short Description

Itraconol 1% Soap is an antifungal medicine that helps treat infections of the skin, fingernails, and toenails.

Dosage Form

Soap

Introduction

Itraconol 1% Soap is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Clean and dry the affected area before applying the medicine. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after the application. Do not use the medicine for longer than your doctor has told you to and let them know if your condition does not improve after 2 to 4 weeks of treatment. If you have athlete’s foot, wash your socks or tights thoroughly and change your shoes daily if possible. Some of the common side effects of this medicine include skin irritation, redness, or itching at the site of application. Please consult your doctor if the side effects persist for a longer duration. Avoid direct contact with your eyes. In case of direct contact, wash your eyes with water and seek immediate medical attention. It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way this medicine works, but talk to your doctor before using it if you have recently used another medicine that contains a steroid or had an allergic reaction to another antifungal medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding should consult their doctor to make sure it is safe for them and the baby.

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

No interaction found/established

Breastfeeding Warning

Itraconol 1% Soap is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Itraconol 1% Soap 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.

Interacting Medicines

Alfuzosin Amisulpride Aripiprazole Carbamazepine

Itraconol 1% Soap is an antifungal medication which treats skin infections. It works by killing the fungi on the skin by destroying their cell membrane.

Itraconol 1% Soap helps treat skin infections caused by many different types of fungi. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It can take a few weeks for the infection to clear and a few months before the skin returns to its normal color. Apply an amount sufficient to cover the affected area and 1 inch of the immediate surrounding skin. Avoid getting in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water. Inform your doctor if the infection has not cleared up after four weeks of treatment.