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Ozitral-100 mg Capsule 10's, Pack of 10 CapsuleS
Ozitral-100 mg Capsule 10's, Pack of 10 CapsuleS
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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Sunny S , MBBS
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Composition :

ITRACONAZOLE-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Oziel Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

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About Ozitral-100 mg Capsule

Ozitral-100 mg Capsule belongs to a class of drugs called antifungals used to treat fungal infections of the mouth, throat, toenails, fingernails or lungs. Fungal infection is a disease in which a fungus attacks the tissue and causes infection. Fungal infections may be contagious (spread from one person to another).

Ozitral-100 mg Capsule contains Itraconazole, an antifungal that works by inhibiting the production of ergosterol (a main component of cell membranes of fungi). Thereby, weakens and damages the fungal cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Thus, causes the main components of fungal cells to leak out and kill fungi and clear the fungal infection.

Take Ozitral-100 mg Capsule as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Ozitral-100 mg Capsule based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, headache, diarrhoea, tiredness, cough, cold, throat pain, back pain and stomach pain. Most of these side effects of Ozitral-100 mg Capsule do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Ozitral-100 mg Capsule or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Ozitral-100 mg Capsule is a pregnancy category C drug and may cause harm to the unborn baby. However, if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Ozitral-100 mg Capsule . Do not take Ozitral-100 mg Capsule if you have or had heart failure as it may cause severe life-threatening adverse effects. If you have kidney, liver, heart or lung problems, inform your doctor before taking Ozitral-100 mg Capsule . Avoid taking fentanyl (a strong opioid narcotic medicine) with Ozitral-100 mg Capsule as it may cause severe breathing problems and can even lead to death. If you experience numbness or tingling in your hands or feet, stop taking Ozitral-100 mg Capsule and consult your doctor immediately as they might be symptoms of nerve damage.

Uses of Ozitral-100 mg Capsule

Fungal infections

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take it with food to avoid stomach upset or as advised by the doctor. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it. If you are taking any stomach acid suppressor or have achlorhydria (stomach does not produce hydrochloric acid), take Ozitral-100 mg Capsule with cola. Oral suspension: Shake the bottle well before use and take it on an empty stomach at least 1 or 2 hours before meals as prescribed by your doctor with a measuring cup or spoon provided.

Medicinal Benefits

Ozitral-100 mg Capsule is an antifungal used to treat fungal infections of the mouth, throat, toenails, fingernails or lungs. The fungal cell membranes are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stops the leakage of cell contents. Ozitral-100 mg Capsule inhibits the production of ergosterol (a main component of cell membranes of fungi). Thereby, weakens and damages the fungal cell membranes causing the main components of fungal cells to leak out. Thus, kills fungi and clears the fungal infection.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Ozitral-100 mg Capsule
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
  • Skin rash caused by allergies is due to irritants or allergens. Therefore, avoid contact with such irritants.
  • Consult your doctor for proper medication and apply an anti-itch medication. Follow the schedule and use the medication whenever needed.
  • Protect your skin from extreme heat and try to apply wet compresses.
  • Soak in the cool bath, which gives a soothing impact to the affected area.
To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
  • Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
  • Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
  • Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
  • Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
  • Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
  • What to Do if Vomiting Persists
  • Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
  • Reduce salt intake to minimize fluid buildup.
  • Use compression stockings, sleeves, or gloves.
  • Gently massage the affected area towards the heart.
  • Protect the swollen area from injury and keep it clean.
  • Use lotion or cream to keep the skin moisturized.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Here's a comprehensive approach to managing medication-triggered fever:
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you experience a fever after starting a new medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or dosage as needed to minimize fever symptoms.
  • Monitor your body temperature to monitor fever progression.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water or electrolyte-rich beverages, to help your body regulate temperature.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation, to help manage fever symptoms.
  • Under the guidance of your doctor, consider taking medication, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to help reduce fever.
  • If your fever is extremely high (over 103°F), or if you experience severe symptoms such as confusion, seizures, or difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

If you are known to be allergic to Ozitral-100 mg Capsule or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Ozitral-100 mg Capsule is a pregnancy category C drug and may cause harm to the unborn baby. However, if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy, or are a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Ozitral-100 mg Capsule . Avoid taking fentanyl (a strong opioid pain killer narcotic medicine) with Ozitral-100 mg Capsule , as it may cause severe breathing problems and can even lead to death. Do not take Ozitral-100 mg Capsule if you had heart failure as it may cause severe life-threatening adverse effects. If you experience a yellow colour change of your eyes or skin, dark coloured urine, stomach pain, pale stools, loss of appetite, unusual tiredness, vomiting or nausea, stop taking Ozitral-100 mg Capsule and consult a doctor immediately as they might be symptoms of liver failure. If you have kidney, liver, heart, or lung problems, inform your doctor before taking Ozitral-100 mg Capsule .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ItraconazoleErgotamine
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ItraconazoleCisapride
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ItraconazoleErgotamine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ozitral-100 mg Capsule:
The blood levels and effects of ergotamine may be greatly increased when combined with Ozitral-100 mg Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Ergotamine and Ozitral-100 mg Capsule may interact, but if prescribed by a doctor, they can be used together. Consult a doctor if you experience a severe headache, shortness of breath, blurred vision, confusion, nausea, vomiting, numbness or tingling, muscle pain or weakness, blue or purple discoloration of the fingers or toes, pale or cold skin, or chest pain or tightness. Without first consulting your doctor, never stop taking medicines.
ItraconazoleCisapride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ozitral-100 mg Capsule:
The blood level of Cisapride may be significantly raised by combining Cisapride with Ozitral-100 mg Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Despite the possibility of an interaction when cisapride and Ozitral-100 mg Capsule are combined, they can be taken if a doctor prescribes them. Consult a doctor if you develop any side symptoms, such as fainting, lightheadedness, dizziness, or rapid or pounding heartbeats. Without consulting a doctor, never stop taking any medication. Note: Cisapride is no longer available in the market.
ItraconazoleTolvaptan
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ozitral-100 mg Capsule:
Co-administration of Tolvaptan and Ozitral-100 mg Capsule may significantly raise Tolvaptan blood levels and effects.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Tolvaptan and Ozitral-100 mg Capsule, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs -difficulty swallowing, trouble speaking, muscle weakness, trouble controlling body movements, confusion, mood changes, seizures, call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ItraconazoleDisopyramide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ozitral-100 mg Capsule:
Coadministration of Ozitral-100 mg Capsule with Disopyramide can reduce the metabolism and increase the levels of Disopyramide in the body. This may increase the risk or severity of side effects like irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ozitral-100 mg Capsule with Disopyramide together is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any symptoms of headaches, dizziness, irritation, confusion, chest pain or tightness, swelling, fatigue, palpitations, shortness of breath, or constipation, you should contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
ItraconazoleRanolazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ozitral-100 mg Capsule:
The blood levels and effects of Ranolazine may be greatly increased when it is used with Ozitral-100 mg Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although Ranolazine and Ozitral-100 mg Capsule may interact, but if prescribed by a doctor, they can be used together. Consult a doctor if you develop any negative symptoms, including fainting, lightheadedness, dizziness, or rapid heartbeat. Without consulting a doctor, never stop taking any medication.
ItraconazoleColchicine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ozitral-100 mg Capsule:
Coadministration of colchicine with Ozitral-100 mg Capsule may increase the blood levels of colchicine, increasing the risk of serious side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Colchicine with Ozitral-100 mg Capsule can be taken if prescribed by a doctor, despite the possibility of an interaction. However, contact a doctor if you experience abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, muscle pain, weakness, fatigue, and/or numbness or tingling in your hands and feet. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
ItraconazoleNisoldipine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ozitral-100 mg Capsule:
The blood levels and effects of nisoldipine may be greatly increased when used with Ozitral-100 mg Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Nisoldipine and Ozitral-100 mg Capsule may interact, but if prescribed by a doctor, they can be used together. Consult a physician if you have symptoms that include an irregular heartbeat, accumulation of fluid in legs or hands, or abnormally low blood pressure. Without consulting a doctor, never stop taking any medication.
ItraconazoleSilodosin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ozitral-100 mg Capsule:
Coadministration of Ozitral-100 mg Capsule with Silodosin can increase the blood levels and effects of Silodosin, which may lead to side effects including extremely low blood pressure and increased heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ozitral-100 mg Capsule with Silodosin together is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, or heart palpitation. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ItraconazoleSolifenacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ozitral-100 mg Capsule:
The blood levels and effects of solifenacin may be greatly increased when combined with Ozitral-100 mg Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Solifenacin and Ozitral-100 mg Capsule may interact, however, if recommended by a physician, they are safe to consume. Consult a doctor if you feel sleepy, or uneasy, have an irregular heartbeat, have blurry vision, have trouble urinating, have a dry mouth, a headache, have digestive problems, or have constipation. Without consulting a doctor, never stop taking any medication.
ItraconazoleSimvastatin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ozitral-100 mg Capsule:
Simvastatin's blood levels and effects may be greatly increased when combined with Ozitral-100 mg Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Simvastatin and Ozitral-100 mg Capsule may interact, but if prescribed by a doctor, they can be used together. Consult a doctor if you have side effects such unexplained pain in the muscles or tenderness, muscle weakness, fever or flu-like symptoms, or dark urine. Without consulting a doctor, never stop taking any medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

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ITRACONAZOLE-100MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Moderate

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ITRACONAZOLE-100MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Grapefruit Juice, Grapefruit

How to manage the interaction:
Consuming Grapefruit, Grapefruit juice with Ozitral-100 mg Capsule may impair the absorption of Ozitral-100 mg Capsule, resulting in decreased antifungal effects. Avoid consuming Grapefruit and grapefruit juice with Ozitral-100 mg Capsule.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Regularly change your socks and wash your feet. Avoid shoes that make your feet sweaty and hot.
  • In wet places such as changing rooms and gym showers, don’t walk on barefoot to prevent fungal infections.
  • Do not scratch the affected area of skin as it can spread the infection to other body parts.
  • Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes or socks with others.
  • Wash your bed sheets and towels regularly.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIFUNGALS

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Last Updated

Aug 20, 2024 | 12:51 PM IST

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FAQs

You are not recommended to take Ozitral-100 mg Capsule with simvastatin as co-administration of these two medicines may cause muscle weakness, unexplained muscle pain or tenderness, dark coloured urine, fever or flu symptoms. However, please consult a doctor before using Ozitral-100 mg Capsule with other medicines.

No, Ozitral-100 mg Capsule is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause harm to the fetus. Also, it is advised to use effective contraceptive measures while taking Ozitral-100 mg Capsule and after 2 months of stopping treatment with Ozitral-100 mg Capsule . However, please inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding before taking Ozitral-100 mg Capsule .

Ozitral-100 mg Capsule may cause temporary or permanent hearing loss in some people. It is not necessary for everyone taking Ozitral-100 mg Capsule to experience this adverse effect. However, if you notice any changes in hearing, stop taking Ozitral-100 mg Capsule and consult a doctor immediately.

You are advised to take antacids (drugs used to reduce acid in the stomach) such as omeprazole, pantoprazole and esomeprazole at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking Ozitral-100 mg Capsule as co-administration of these medicines at the same time may reduce the effectiveness of Ozitral-100 mg Capsule because antacids decrease the absorption and blood levels of Ozitral-100 mg Capsule . However, please consult a doctor before taking other medicines with Ozitral-100 mg Capsule .

Yes, fungal infection is a contagious skin condition which spreads from one person to another through direct skin to skin contact or by contact with contaminated soil or surfaces and infected animals. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid close direct contact until the infection is clear and avoid sharing things with the infected person as it can also spread the infection.

You are not recommended to stop taking Ozitral-100 mg Capsule without consulting your doctor as it may cause recurring infection. Therefore, take Ozitral-100 mg Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Ozitral-100 mg Capsule , please consult your doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ESOMEPRAZOLE
  • OMEPRAZOLE
  • PANTOPRAZOLE
  • FLUTICASONE
  • BUDESONIDE
  • HYDROCODONE
  • WARFARIN
  • SIMVASTATIN
  • TERFENADINE
  • ALPRAZOLAM

Special Advise

  • Regular blood tests are recommended before and while taking Ozitral-100 mg Capsule to monitor liver functioning especially if you have any liver problems.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Fungal infection: It is a skin disease in which a fungus attacks the tissue and cause infection. It may be contagious (spread from one person to another). The symptoms of a fungal infection include blisters, itching, redness, scaling and swelling of the skin. Yeast infection is caused by a type of fungus called candida and commonly occurs in moist and warm areas of the body. It is not contagious. It may cause infections in the mouth (oral thrush), vagina, nails, groin or armpits.

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