Itraconazole: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Itraconazole is an azole antifungal medicine. It is a prescription medicine used for ringworm, fungal skin and nail infections, vaginal thrush, oral thrush and systemic fungal infections. In Pakistan it is available as capsules, made by 20 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Itraconazole works
Itraconazole blocks the production of ergosterol, an essential part of the fungal cell membrane, so the fungus cannot grow.
What is Itraconazole used for?
- Ringworm
- Fungal skin and nail infections
- Vaginal thrush
- Oral thrush
- Systemic fungal infections
Itraconazole is used for fungal infections of the skin, nails, mouth and vagina, including widespread ringworm, and for some serious internal fungal infections such as aspergillosis and histoplasmosis.
Side effects of Itraconazole
Common side effects of Itraconazole include:
- Nausea or stomach pain
- Headache
- Rash
- Diarrhoea
Get medical help for breathlessness, swelling of the legs, yellowing of the skin, or numbness or tingling.
Precautions and warnings
- Take capsules straight after a full meal for best absorption.
- It interacts with many medicines; tell your doctor everything you take.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart failure or liver disease.
- It must not be used in pregnancy.
Frequently asked questions about Itraconazole
What is the price of Itraconazole in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Itraconazole products currently in stock range from Rs 224 to Rs 864 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Sporokil 100mg Capsule at Rs 224. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Itraconazole are available in Pakistan?
Itraconazole is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Itrazole (Z-jans), Sporanox (Janssen Pharmaceutical Division), Itraneu (Neutro Pharma), Icon (Ferozsons Laboratories Limited), Rolac (Sami Pharma Ltd), Itnaz (Atco Laboratories Ltd), Itrazox (Maxitech Health Care) and Glitzol, along with 13 more brands listed below.Do I need a prescription for Itraconazole?
Yes. Itraconazole is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Itraconazole be used during pregnancy?
It must not be used in pregnancy.
Are all Itraconazole brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Itraconazole in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Itraconazole brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 20+ products containing Itraconazole from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
