Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Onmel
  2. Sporanox

Descriptions


Itraconazole is used to treat serious fungal or yeast infections. Itraconazole oral solution is only used to treat oropharyngeal or esophageal candidiasis (thrush, oral thrush). Itraconazole capsule is used to treat fungal infections, such as aspergillosis (fungal infection in the lungs), blastomycosis (Gilchrist’s disease), or histoplasmosis (Darling’s disease). Sporanox® capsule is also used to treat onychomycosis (fungal infection in the fingernails or toenails). Itraconazole tablet is only used to treat onychomycosis of the toenails. This medicine works by killing the fungus or yeast and preventing its growth.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Capsule
  • Solution