Itraconazole

Antifungal
PRESCRIPTION ONLY IN INDIA

Itraconazole is a antifungal found in 14 medicines sold in India, such as Candiforce 200, Itaspor 100, Canditral 100. Below: what it is for, how it works, how to take it, side effects, interactions and pregnancy advice.

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.

Brands of Itraconazole (14)

Alcros 100Candiforce 200Candiforce-100Canditral 100Fixtral SB 100Fungeeheal 100I Win 100I-TyzaIT-Mac 100Itaspor 100Itragreat-100Itralase 100ItratufSyntran 100

Common questions

What is Itraconazole used for?

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

How does Itraconazole work?

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

How should I take Itraconazole?

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.

What are the side effects of Itraconazole?

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

Does Itraconazole interact with other medicines?

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.

Is Itraconazole safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding?

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

Does Itraconazole need a prescription in India?

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

Which brands contain Itraconazole?

Alcros 100, Candiforce 200, Candiforce-100, Canditral 100, Fixtral SB 100, Fungeeheal 100, I Win 100, I-Tyza, IT-Mac 100, Itaspor 100, Itragreat-100, Itralase 100, Itratuf, Syntran 100.

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.

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu from standard prescribing information.

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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.