• This medicine does not mix well with many medicines. Serious reactions may occur. Check all medicines with healthcare provider.
• This medicine should not be used to treat nail fungus in patients with weakened hearts.
• If you have an allergy to itraconazole or any other part of this medicine.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
• If you have a weakened heart or are pregnant and are being treated for a nail infection.
• If you had liver damage while taking another medicine in the past.
• To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
• Use prescription as directed, even if feeling better.
• Take capsule with a full meal.
• A liquid (solution) is available if you cannot swallow pills.
• Those who have feeding tubes can also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after medicine is given.
• Take liquid (solution) on an empty stomach. Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
• Yeast infections in mouth and esophagus (swallowing tube): Swish and swallow.
Injection:
• This medicine is given as a shot into a vein over a period of time.
• Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.
• Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
• Do not change dose or stop medicine. Talk with healthcare provider.
• Store at room temperature.
• Protect from light.
• Protect capsules from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.
• The injection will be given to you in a healthcare setting. You will not store it at home.
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• This medicine is used to prevent or treat a variety of yeast infections.
• It may take 3 months to see the full effect.
• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.
• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
• If you have liver disease, talk with healthcare provider.
• If you have a weakened heart, talk with healthcare provider.
• Do not switch from capsules to oral solution unless healthcare provider is aware of change.
• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.
• Do not take antacids or sucralfate within 2 hours of this medicine.
• Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice.
• Avoid alcohol (includes wine, beer, and liquor).
• You can get sunburned more easily. Avoid sun, sunlamps, and tanning beds. Use sunscreen; wear protective clothing and eyewear.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.
• Headache.
• Belly pain.
• Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help.
• Diarrhea.
• Liver damage can rarely occur.
• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.
• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Difficulty breathing.
• Change in hearing.
• Severe swelling.
• Severe belly pain.
• Severe nausea or vomiting.
• Severe diarrhea.
• Hearing loss.
• Sudden change in vision.
• Numbness or tingling of hands or feet.
• Not able to eat.
• Significant weight gain.
• Dark urine or yellow skin or eyes.
• Feeling extremely tired or weak.
• Any rash.
• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.
