Package Leaflet: Information for the User
Itraconazol Sandoz 100 mg hard capsules EFG
Read the entire package leaflet carefully before starting to take this medication, as it contains important information for you.
Contents of the Package Leaflet:
5 Storage of Itraconazol Sandoz
Itraconazol Sandoz 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 take Itraconazol Sandoz:
Before taking itraconazole, inform your doctor if you are taking any medicine.
Do not use itraconazole if you are taking any of the following medicines, or within 2 weeks after finishing itraconazole:
Medicines used to treat heart, blood, or circulation problems
Medicines for the treatment of stomach or constipation problems
Medicines for the treatment of headaches, sleep, or mental health problems
Medicines for the treatment of urinary problems
Medicines for the treatment of allergies
Medicines for the treatment of erection and ejaculation problems
Other medicines that contain:
Remember: do not take any of the above medicines during 2 weeks after your last treatment with itraconazole.
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take itraconazole. Be especially careful with itraconazole:
Other medicines and Itraconazol Sandoz
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or may need to take any other medicine, including those obtained without a prescription.
There are medicines that you should not take while taking itraconazole. These medicines are listed above under the heading "Do not take Itraconazol Sandoz"
It is not recommended to use certain medicines with itraconazole. Your doctor may decide that you should not take some medicines at the same time as itraconazole or in the 2 weeks following.
Examples of these medicines are:
Medicines for the treatment of heart, blood, or circulation problems
Medicines for the treatment of epilepsy, headaches, or mental health problems
Medicines for the treatment of urinary problems
Medicines for the treatment of cancer
Medicines for the treatment of tuberculosis
Medicines for the treatment of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or hepatitis
Medicines used after an organ transplant
Medicines for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Medicines for the treatment of lung problems, allergies, or inflammatory conditions
Medicines for the treatment of erection and ejaculation problems
Other medicines that contain:
Remember: do not take any of the above medicines during 2 weeks after your last treatment with itraconazole.
This list is not complete, so you should inform your doctor if you are taking or plan to take any of these medicines or any other medicine.
Caution is required when using itraconazole with certain medicines.
You may be more likely to experience side effects or it may be necessary to modify the dose of itraconazole or the other medicine. Examples of these medicines are:
It is possible that you may be more likely to experience side effects or that it may be necessary to modify the dose of itraconazole or the other medicine. Examples of these medicines are:
Medicines for the treatment of heart, blood, or circulation problems
Medicines for the treatment of stomach or diarrhea problems
Medicines for the treatment of sleep disorders or mental health problems
Medicines for the treatment of urinary problems
Medicines for the treatment of cancer
Medicines for the treatment of infections
Medicines for the treatment of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or hepatitis
Medicines used after an organ transplant
Medicines for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Medicines for the treatment of lung problems, allergies, or inflammatory conditions
Medicines for the treatment of erection and ejaculation problems
Medicines for the treatment of pain
Other medicines that contain:
This list is not complete, so you should inform 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 sufficient acidity in the stomach to ensure the absorption of itraconazole. Therefore, medicines that neutralize stomach acid should be used at least 2 hours before taking itraconazole or used after 2 hours of taking this medicine. For the same reason, if you are taking medicines that regulate stomach acid production, take itraconazole with a cola drink (see section 3 "How to take Itraconazol Sandoz").
In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Taking Itraconazol Sandoz 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.
Itraconazole 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 itraconazole can stay in the body for a long time, you should extend contraceptive measures until the next menstrual period after finishing treatment with this medicine. (See section 2 "Do not take Itraconazol Sandoz").
Breastfeeding
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using any medicine.
If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking itraconazole, as small amounts of the medicine may appear in breast milk.
Driving and using machines
Itraconazole may sometimes cause dizziness, blurred or double vision, or hearing loss. If you experience any of these symptoms, do not drive or operate machinery.
Itraconazol Sandoz contains sucrose and sodium
If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to certain sugars, consult with him before taking this medicine.
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per hard capsule; this is, essentially "sodium-free".
Follow the administration instructions of this medication exactly as indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again. 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 effect of the medication is too strong or too weak, inform your doctor or pharmacist.
You should take itraconazol immediately after meals, as it is better absorbed. Swallow the capsules whole with a little water. The amount 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 much itraconazol you should take.
There should be enough acidity in the stomach to ensure the absorption of this medication. Therefore, medications that neutralize stomach acidity should be used after two hours of taking this medication or taken two hours before taking itraconazol. For the same reason, if you are taking medications that regulate stomach acid production, take itraconazol 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 |
TYPE OF INFECTION | CAPSULES PER DAY | DURATION |
Continuous treatment for nails | 2 capsules once a day | 3 months |
It consists of two capsules twice a day for 1 week; then stop taking itraconazol 100 mg capsules for 3 weeks. Then the cycle is 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 itraconazol capsules | Take 2 capsules twice a day | No treatment with itraconazol capsules | Take 2 capsules twice a day | Interrupt treatment | ||||
Only hand nails | Take 2 capsules twice a day | No treatment with itraconazol 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, since 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 time your doctor indicates, even if you do not see any improvement.
Internal organ infections:higher doses and longer treatment may be needed.
Always follow your doctor's instructions; they will adapt the treatment to your needs.
Use in Children and Adolescents
Itraconazol should not be used in children. Only in exceptional cases can it be prescribed by a doctor.
If you take more Itraconazol Sandoz than you should
If you have taken more itraconazol than you should, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone: 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount used. It is recommended to take the package and the prospectus to the healthcare professional.
In case of accidental overdose, your doctor will apply supportive measures. Itraconazol is not eliminated by hemodialysis. No specific antidotes are known.
If you forget to take Itraconazol Sandoz
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 Itraconazol Sandoz
Do not interrupt treatment with itraconazol 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.
Like all medications, this medication can cause side effects, although not everyone suffers from them.
If you consider that any of the side effects you suffer from is serious or if you notice any side effect not mentioned in this prospectus, inform your doctor or pharmacist.
The following side 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 side effects (may affect more than 1 in 10 people)
Frequent side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)
Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)
Very rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)
Infections and infestations
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.
Immune system disorders
Uncommon: hypersensitivity and allergic reaction.
Rare: anaphylactic reactions (allergic), serum sickness (allergy that appears after injection of some sera and is characterized by the appearance of urticaria, fluid accumulation, joint pain, fever, and extreme exhaustion), angioedema (swelling due to fluid accumulation that can affect the mouth and upper respiratory tract).
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Rare: increased triglycerides.
Nervous system disorders
Frequent: headache.
Rare: tremor, tingling sensation in the limbs (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.
Cardiac disorders
Rare: congestive heart failure.
Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders
Rare: shortness of breath, difficulty breathing (dyspnea).
Gastrointestinal disorders
Frequent: abdominal pain, nausea.
Uncommon: vomiting, discomfort associated with meals, diarrhea and constipation, gas accumulation in the intestine (flatulence).
Rare: pancreatitis.
Hepatobiliary disorders:
Uncommon: abnormal liver function
Rare: elevated bilirubin levels in the blood (hyperbilirubinemia), severe hepatotoxicity (including cases of severe acute liver failure).
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
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.
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Uncommon: menstrual disorders.
Rare: erectile dysfunction.
General disorders and administration site conditions
Rare: edema (fluid accumulation).
Investigations
Rare: increased creatine phosphokinase in the blood (parameter that measures liver function)
Description of certain side effects
The following side effects associated with itraconazol were reported in clinical trials of itraconazol oral and/or intravenous solution, except for the side 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.
Metabolism and nutrition 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 limbs), dizziness, somnolence.
Cardiac disorders: heart failure, left ventricular failure, tachycardia (rapid 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 coloration 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), fluid accumulation in the face (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.
Side effects in the pediatric population
Based on data from clinical trials in pediatric patients, the most frequently reported side effects were: headache, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, abnormal liver function, low blood pressure, nausea, and urticaria.
In general, the nature of the side effects is similar to that observed in adult patients, although the incidence is higher in pediatric patients.
If you experience any of these side effects, consult your doctor.
If you consider that any of the side effects you suffer from is serious or if you notice any side effect not mentioned in this prospectus, inform your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting side effects
If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible side 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 side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medication.
Keep this medication out of sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date that appears on the package after CAD/EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
Do not store above 30°C.
Medications should not be thrown away through drains or trash. Deposit the packages and medications you no longer need in the SIGRE Point of the pharmacy. In case of doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packages and medications you no longer need. This way, you will help protect the environment.
Composition of Itraconazol Sandoz
Sugar spheres (consisting of cornstarch and sucrose), poloxamer 188, micronized poloxamer 188, hypromellose.
Hard gelatin capsule: gelatin, indigo carmine (E132), quinoline yellow (E104) (contains sodium), and titanium dioxide (E171).
Appearance of the product and package contents
Size 0 green opaque capsules containing yellowish-beige spherical microgranules, packaged in Alu/Alu blisters, 7, 14, or 100 (clinical package) capsules.
Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer:
Marketing authorization holder:
Sandoz Farmacéutica, S.A.
Centro Empresarial Parque Norte
Edificio Roble
C/ Serrano Galvache, 56
28033 Madrid
Spain
Manufacturer:
Liconsa, S.A.
Gran Vía Carlos III, 98, 7ª planta
08028 Barcelona
Spain
or
Salutas Pharma GmbH
Otto-von-Guericke-Allee 1
39179 Barleben
Germany
Date of the last revision of this prospectus:January 2022
Detailed and updated information on 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 ITRACONAZOLE SANDOZ 100 mg HARD 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.