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Package Leaflet: Information for the User
itraconazole
Read the entire package leaflet carefully before starting to take this medication, as it contains important information for you.
Package Leaflet Contents
CANADIOL belongs to the group of medications called "antifungals". It is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by fungi of the vagina, skin, mouth, eyes, nails, or internal organs.
Do not use CANADIOL 100 mg capsules
Tell your doctor if you are taking any medicine before taking CANADIOL capsules.
Do not useCANADIOLcapsulesifyou are taking certain medicines, or within 2 weeks after finishing CANADIOL capsules. The following list includes examples of medicines that you should not take with CANADIOL capsules or within 2 weeks after finishing CANADIOL capsules:
Medicines used to treat heart, blood, or circulation problems
Medicines for stomach or constipation problems
Medicines for headache, sleep, or mental health problems
Medicines for urinary problems
Medicines for allergies
Medicines for erection and ejaculation problems
Other medicines containing:
Remember: do not take any of the above medicines during 2 weeks after your last treatment with CANADIOL capsules.
This is not a complete list; tell your doctor if you are taking or plan to take any of these medicines or any other medicine.
Warnings and precautions
Be careful with CANADIOL 100 mg capsules
Other medicines and CANADIOL capsules
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicine, including those obtained without a prescription.
There are medicines that you must not takewhile taking CANADIOLcapsules. These medicines are listed above under the heading "Do not useCANADIOL100 mg capsules"
It is not recommended to use certain medicines withCANADIOL.
Your doctor may decide that you must not take some medicines at the same time asCANADIOLcapsules or in the 2 weeks following their completion.
Examples of these medicines are:
Medicines for heart, blood, or circulation problems
Medicines for epilepsy, headache, or mental health problems
Medicines for urinary problems
Medicines for cancer
Medicines for tuberculosis
Medicines for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or hepatitis
Medicines used after organ transplantation
Medicines for benign prostatic hyperplasia
Medicines for lung problems, allergies, or inflammatory conditions
Medicines for erection and ejaculation problems
Other medicines containing:
Remember: do not take any of the above medicines during 2 weeks after your last treatment with CANADIOL capsules.
This list is not complete, so you should tell your doctor if you are taking or plan to take any of these medicines or any other medicine.
Caution is required when using CANADIOL capsules with certain medicines.
You may be more likely to experience side effects or may need to adjust the dose of CANADIOL capsules or the other medicine. Examples of these medicines are:
Medicines for heart, blood, or circulation problems
Medicines for stomach or diarrhea problems
Medicines for sleep disorders or mental health problems
Medicines for urinary problems
Medicines for cancer
Medicines for infections
Medicines for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or hepatitis
Medicines used after organ transplantation
Medicines for benign prostatic hyperplasia
Medicines for lung problems, allergies, or inflammatory conditions
Medicines for erection and ejaculation problems
Medicines for pain
Other medicines containing:
This list is not complete, so you should tell your doctor if you are taking or plan to take any of these medicines or any other medicine, so that the necessary measures can be taken.
There must be enough acidity in the stomach to ensure the absorption of CANADIOL capsules. Therefore, medicines that neutralize stomach acid should be used at least 2 hours before taking CANADIOL capsules or used after 2 hours of taking this medicine. For the same reason, if you are taking medicines that regulate stomach acid production, take CANADIOL capsules with a cola drink (see section 3 "How to take CANADIOL 100 mg capsules").
In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Taking CANADIOL 100 mg capsules with food and drinks
Take this medicine immediately after finishing one of the main meals.
If you are taking any medicine that regulates stomach acid production, it is recommended to take this medicine with a cola drink.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using any medicine.
CANADIOL will not be used in case of pregnancy.
If you are of childbearing age and may become pregnant, consult your doctor. You should use effective contraceptives to ensure you do not become pregnant while taking the medicine. Because CANADIOL capsules can stay in your body for some time, you should extend contraceptive measures until the next menstrual period after finishing treatment with this medicine (see section 2 "Do not take CANADIOL 100 mg capsules").
Breastfeeding
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using any medicine.
If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking CANADIOL, as small amounts of the medicine may appear in breast milk.
Driving and using machines
CANADIOL can sometimes cause dizziness, blurred or double vision, or hearing loss. If you experience any of these symptoms, do not drive or operate machinery.
Important information about some of the excipients of CANADIOL 100 mg capsules
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per capsule; it is essentially "sodium-free".
Follow the administration instructions for CANADIOL capsules exactly as indicated by your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any doubts. Remember to take your medication.
Your doctor will indicate the duration of your treatment with this medication. Do not suspend treatment before.
If you think the action of the medication is too strong or too weak, inform your doctor or pharmacist.
You should take CANADIOL capsules immediately after meals, as they are better absorbed this way. Swallow the capsules whole with a little water. The number of capsules you should take and for how long depends on the type of fungus and the location of the infection. Your doctor will tell you exactly how many CANADIOL capsules you should take.
There must be sufficient acidity in the stomach to ensure the absorption of this medication. Therefore, medications that neutralize stomach acidity should be used after 2 hours of taking this medication or 2 hours before taking CANADIOL 100 mg capsules. For the same reason, if you are taking medications that regulate stomach acid production, take CANADIOL capsules with a cola drink.
The following doses are the most frequent:
TYPE OF INFECTION | CAPSULES PER DAY | DURATION |
Vaginal infection | 2 capsules twice a day or 2 capsules once a day | 1 day 3 days |
Skin infection | 2 capsules once a day or 1 capsule once a day | 7 days 2 weeks |
If the palms of the hands or the soles of the feet are affected, 2 capsules twice a day for 7 days or 1 capsule once a day for 1 month may be needed. | ||
Mouth infections | 1 capsule once a day | 2 weeks |
Eye infections | 2 capsules once a day | 3 weeks |
Internal infections | 1 to 4 capsules daily | longer periods |
? Nail infections: depending on your personal needs, your doctor will opt for continuous or pulsed treatment.
TYPE OF INFECTION | CAPSULES PER DAY | DURATION |
Continuous treatment for nails | 2 capsules once a day | 3 months |
It consists of 2 capsules twice a day for 1 week; then stop taking CANADIOL 100 mg capsules for 3 weeks. The cycle is then repeated, once for hand nails and twice for foot nails (with or without nail infection). (See the following table)
Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7 | Week 8 | Week 9 | Week 10 | |
Foot nails with or without hand nail involvement | Take 2 capsules twice a day | No treatment with CANADIOL capsules | Take 2 capsules twice a day | No treatment with CANADIOL capsules | Take 2 capsules twice a day | Interrupt treatment | ||||
Only hand nails | Take 2 capsules twice a day | No treatment with CANADIOL capsules | Take 2 capsules twice a day | Interrupt treatment |
In skin infections, the lesions will disappear a few weeks after finishing treatment. This is characteristic of fungal spots: the medication eliminates the fungus itself, but the lesion does not disappear until new skin grows.
Nail lesions will disappear 6 to 9 months after finishing treatment, as the medication only eliminates the fungus itself. The nail has to grow, and this takes several months. Therefore, do not worry if you do not notice improvement during treatment: the medication remains in your nails for several months and fulfills its mission. Therefore, you should interrupt treatment at the moment your doctor indicates, even if you do not see any improvement.
Internal organ infections:Higher doses and longer treatment periods may be necessary.
Always follow your doctor's instructions; they will adapt the treatment to your needs.
Use in Children
CANADIOL capsules should not be used in children. Only in exceptional cases can it be prescribed by a doctor.
If you take more CANADIOL 100 mg capsules than you should
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist or the Toxicology Information Service, Telephone 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount used.
In case of accidental overdose, your doctor will apply supportive measures. Itraconazole is not eliminated by hemodialysis. No specific antidotes are known.
If you forget to take CANADIOL 100 mg capsules
If you forget to take the medication, take the next dose that corresponds to you and continue treatment as indicated by your doctor. Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten doses.
If you interrupt treatment with CANADIOL 100 mg capsules
Do not interrupt treatment with CANADIOL without consulting your doctor, as symptoms of your disease may reappear or worsen.
If you have any other doubts about the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
If you consider that any of the adverse effects you suffer from is serious or if you notice any adverse effect not mentioned in this prospectus, inform your doctor or pharmacist.
The following adverse effects are mentioned, which have been seen during the commercialization of the medication and clinical trials.
Adverse reactions were classified according to frequency using the following convention:
Very frequent: affects more than 1 in 10 patients
Frequent: affects between 1 and 10 in 100 patients
Uncommon: affects between 1 and 10 in 1,000 patients
Rare: affects between 1 and 10 in 10,000 patients
Very rare: affects less than 1 in 10,000 patients
Frequency not known: cannot be estimated with available data
Uncommon: sinusitis (irritation and swelling of the nasal sinuses), upper respiratory tract infection, rhinitis (inflammation of the nasal mucosa that runs with watery mucus production and frequent sneezing)
?Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Rare: leukopenia
Uncommon: hypersensitivity and allergic reactions
Rare: anaphylactic reactions (allergic), serum sickness (allergy that appears after injection of some sera and is characterized by the appearance of hives, fluid accumulation, joint pain, fever, and extreme exhaustion), angioedema (swelling due to fluid accumulation that can affect the mouth and upper respiratory tract).
Rare: increased triglycerides.
Unknown: symptoms of high levels of the hormone "aldosterone" (such as high blood pressure or low potassium levels in the blood), although the blood level of "aldosterone" is normal or low.
Frequent: headache
Rare: tremor, tingling sensation in the extremities (paresthesia), decreased sensitivity (hypoesthesia), unpleasant taste (bad taste in the mouth)
? Eye disorders
Rare: visual disturbances (including blurred vision and double vision)
? Ear and labyrinth disorders
Rare: permanent or transient hearing loss, subjective sensation of noises in the ear
Rare: congestive heart failure, decreased heart rate
Rare: shortness of breath, difficulty breathing (dyspnea)
Frequent: abdominal pain, nausea
Uncommon: vomiting, discomfort associated with eating, diarrhea, and constipation, gas accumulation in the intestine (flatulence).
Rare: pancreatitis
Uncommon: abnormal liver function
Rare: elevated bilirubin levels in the blood (hyperbilirubinemia), severe hepatotoxicity (including cases of severe acute liver failure).
Uncommon: urticaria, rash, itching
Rare: toxic epidermal necrolysis (severe skin disease characterized by skin rash and the appearance of blisters and scales), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (severe skin, mucous membrane, and eye erythema), a severe skin disorder (widespread rash with skin peeling and blisters in the mouth, eyes, and genitals, or rash with small pustules or blisters), erythema multiforme (skin disease characterized by the appearance of vesicles, blisters, etc.), exfoliative dermatitis (skin disease characterized by skin peeling), leukocytoclastic vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessel wall), alopecia (hair loss), photosensitivity (exaggerated skin response to sunlight).
? Renal and urinary disorders
Rare: increased frequency of urination
Uncommon: menstrual disorders
Rare: erectile dysfunction.
Rare: edema (fluid accumulation)
Rare: increased creatine phosphokinase in the blood (parameter that measures liver function)
Description of certain adverse effects
The following adverse effects associated with itraconazole are mentioned, which were reported in clinical trials of CANADIOL oral and/or intravenous solution, except for the adverse effect "inflammation at the injection site" since this effect is specific to the injection route.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders: granulocytopenia, thrombocytopenia (decrease in some blood cells).
Immune system disorders: anaphylactoid reaction
Metabolic and nutritional disorders: hyperglycemia (increased sugar in the blood), hyperkalemia (increased potassium in the blood), hypokalemia (decreased potassium in the blood), hypomagnesemia (decreased magnesium in the blood),
Psychiatric disorders: feeling of confusion or disorientation
Nervous system disorders: peripheral neuropathy (peripheral nerve damage with a tingling sensation, numbness, or weakness in the extremities), dizziness, somnolence.
Cardiac disorders: heart failure, left ventricular failure, tachycardia (fast heart rate)
Vascular disorders: high blood pressure (hypertension), low blood pressure (hypotension)
Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders: pulmonary edema, hoarseness, cough
Gastrointestinal disorders: gastrointestinal disorder
Hepatobiliary disorders: liver failure, hepatitis, jaundice (yellowish discoloration of the skin, eyes, mucous membranes, and secretions)
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: erythematous rash (red skin rash), excessive sweating
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders: muscle pain or weakness (myalgia), joint pain (arthralgia)
Renal and urinary disorders: renal failure, urinary incontinence (loss of urine)
General disorders and administration site conditions: excessive fluid accumulation in body tissues (generalized edema), facial edema, chest pain, fever, pain, fatigue, chills
Investigations: increased alanine aminotransferase, increased aspartate aminotransferase, increased alkaline phosphatase in the blood, increased lactate dehydrogenase in the blood, increased urea in the blood, increased gamma-glutamyltransferase, increased liver enzymes, abnormal urine analysis.
Adverse effects in the pediatric population
Based on clinical trial data in pediatric patients, the most frequently reported adverse effects were: headache, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, abnormal liver function, low blood pressure, nausea, and urticaria.
In general, the nature of the adverse effects is similar to that observed in adult patients, although the incidence is higher in pediatric patients.
If you experience any of these adverse effects, consult your doctor.
If you consider that any of the adverse effects you suffer from is serious or if you notice any adverse effect not mentioned in this prospectus, inform your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting adverse effects
If you experience any type of adverse effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible adverse effect that does not appear in this prospectus. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Use Medications: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting adverse effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medication.
Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Do not use CANADIOL after the expiration date that appears on the packaging. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
Do not store at a temperature above 30°C. Store in the original packaging to protect it from moisture.
Medications should not be thrown away through the sewers or in the trash. Deposit the packaging and medications you no longer need at the SIGRE point in the pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medications you no longer need. This way, you will help protect the environment.
Composition of CANADIOL 100 mg capsules
Appearance of the product and package contents
CANADIOL 100 mg capsules are presented in pink and blue capsules containing 100 milligrams of itraconazole in packages of 7 and 14 capsules.
Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer:
Marketing authorization holder
EstevePharmaceuticals, S.A.
Passeig de la Zona Franca, 109
08038 Barcelona
Spain
Manufacturer:
TOWA Pharmaceutical Europe, S.L.
c/ de Sant Martí, 75-97
08107 Martorelles (Barcelona)
Spain
Date of the last revision of this prospectusApril 2025
Detailed information about this medication is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS)http://www.aemps.gob.es/
The average price of CANADIOL 100 mg CAPSULES in October, 2025 is around 12.99 EUR. Prices may vary depending on the region, pharmacy, and whether a prescription is required. Always check with a local pharmacy or online source for the most accurate information.
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