Alcros 100

Capsule · Sun Pharma Industries
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Alcros 100 is a capsule made by Sun Pharma Industries that contains Itraconazole 100 mg. Itraconazole is a antifungal: treats fungal skin, nail and internal infections such as ringworm.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Itraconazole100 mg

What it is used for

Treats fungal skin, nail and internal infections such as ringworm.

How it works

An antifungal capsule for widespread ringworm, nail fungus, thrush and serious fungal infections.

How to take it

Capsules with a full meal (or with cola if you take acid reducers); liquid on an empty stomach. Courses vary from 1 week to months.

Common side effects

  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain
  • Headache
  • Rash

Get medical help straight away if

  • Breathlessness, swollen ankles (heart failure)
  • Yellow skin, dark urine
  • Numbness

Be careful

Take with food; many drug interactions. Not for people with heart failure.

Other medicines and interactions

Many serious interactions: raises levels of simvastatin, some heart and blood-pressure medicines, midazolam and others. PPIs and antacids reduce absorption. Check with your pharmacist.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Avoid in pregnancy and use contraception until the next period after finishing. Not recommended while breastfeeding.

Same composition, other brands (12)

Itaspor 100Canditral 100Candiforce-100IT-Mac 100ItratufSyntran 100Itralase 100Fixtral SB 100Itragreat-100I Win 100Fungeeheal 100I-Tyza

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.

Same ingredients, different strength or form

Candiforce 200

Common questions

What is Alcros 100?

Alcros 100 is a capsule by Sun Pharma Industries containing Itraconazole 100 mg.

What is Alcros 100 used for?

Treats fungal skin, nail and internal infections such as ringworm.

How should I take Alcros 100?

Capsules with a full meal (or with cola if you take acid reducers); liquid on an empty stomach. Courses vary from 1 week to months. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Alcros 100?

Common side effects include: Nausea, stomach pain, headache, rash. Get medical help straight away for: Breathlessness, swollen ankles (heart failure), yellow skin, dark urine, numbness.

Does Alcros 100 need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Alcros 100 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Avoid in pregnancy and use contraception until the next period after finishing. Not recommended while breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Alcros 100?

Brands with the same composition: Itaspor 100, Canditral 100, Candiforce-100, IT-Mac 100, Itratuf, Syntran 100, Itralase 100, Fixtral SB 100, Itragreat-100, I Win 100, Fungeeheal 100, I-Tyza. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.