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
Sporanox 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 Sporanox 100 mg capsules
If your doctor considers that you should take this medicine, contact them immediately if you notice that you are short of breath, gain weight unexpectedly, have swollen legs, feel unusually tired, or start waking up at night.
Do not take Sporanox capsules if you are in any of the above situations. If you are not sure, consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take this medicine.
Tell your doctor if you are taking any medicine before taking Sporanox capsules.
Medicines that you should not take with Sporanox 100 mg capsules
Do not use Sporanox 100 mg capsulesifyou are taking certain medicines or within 2 weeks after finishing Sporanox capsules.
Examples of these medicines are:
Medicines for heart, blood, or circulation problems
Medicines for stomach or constipation problems
Medicines for headaches, sleep, or mental health problems
Medicines for urinary problems
Medicines for allergies
Medicines for erection and ejaculation problems
Other medicines that contain:
Do not take Sporanox capsules if you are in any of the above situations. If you are not sure, consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take Sporanox capsules.
Remember: do not take any of the above medicines during 2 weeks after your last treatment with Sporanox capsules.
This is not a complete list; inform your doctor if you are taking or plan to take any of these medicines or any other medicine.
Warnings and precautions
Be particularly careful with Sporanox 100 mg capsules
Other medicines and Sporanox 100 mg 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.
Medicines that you should not take
There are medicines that you should not takewhile taking Sporanox. These medicines are listed above under the heading "Medicines that you should not take with Sporanox 100 mg capsules"
It is not recommended to use certain medicines with Sporanox 100 mg capsules.
Your doctor may decide that you should not take some medicines at the same time as Sporanox capsules or in the 2 weeks following their completion.
Examples of these medicines are:
Medicines for heart, blood, or circulation problems
Medicines for epilepsy, headaches, 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 an organ transplant
Medicines for benign prostatic hyperplasia
Medicines for inflammatory, pulmonary, or allergic disorders
Medicines for 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 Sporanox capsules.
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 Sporanox 100 mg capsules with certain medicines.
You may be more likely to experience side effects or it may be necessary to modify the dose of Sporanox 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 an organ transplant
Medicines for benign prostatic hyperplasia
Medicines for pulmonary, allergic, or inflammatory disorders
Medicines for erection and ejaculation problems
Medicines for 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 should be enough acidity in the stomach to ensure the absorption of Sporanox capsules. Therefore, medicines that neutralize stomach acidity should be used at least 2 hours before taking Sporanox capsules or after 2 hours of taking this medicine. For the same reason, if you are taking medicines that regulate stomach acid production, take Sporanox capsules with a cola drink (see section 3 "How to take Sporanox 100 mg capsules").
In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Taking Sporanox 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.
Sporanox should not be used during pregnancy.
If you are of childbearing age and may become pregnant, consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using any medicine.
Follow your doctor's instructions for taking this medicine exactly. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again. Remember to take your medicine.
Your doctor will indicate the duration of your treatment with this medicine. Do not stop treatment beforehand. If you think the effect of the medicine is too strong or too weak, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
How to take Sporanox 100 mg capsules
You should take Sporanox capsules immediately after meals, as they are better absorbed. 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 Sporanox capsules to take.
There must be sufficient acidity in the stomach to ensure the absorption of this medicine. Therefore, medicines that neutralize stomach acid should be used after 2 hours of taking this medicine or 2 hours before taking Sporanox 100 mg capsules. For the same reason, if you are taking medicines that regulate stomach acid production, take Sporanox 100 mg capsules with a cola drink.
How much to take
The following doses are the most common:
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 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 Sporanox 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 in the hands). (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 Sporanox capsules | Take 2 capsules twice a day | No treatment with Sporanox capsules | Take 2 capsules twice a day | Interrupt treatment | ||||
Only hand nails | Take 2 capsules twice a day | No treatment with Sporanox 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 medicine 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 medicine 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 medicine remains in your nails for several months and fulfills its mission. Therefore, you should stop treatment at the time indicated by your doctor, 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.
Sporanox capsules should not be used in children. Only in exceptional cases can it be prescribed by a doctor.
If you take more Sporanox 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 medicine 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 Sporanox 100 mg capsules
If you forget to take the medicine, 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 Sporanox 100 mg capsules
Do not interrupt treatment with Sporanox 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 think any of the side effects you are suffering from is serious, or if you notice any side effect not mentioned in this leaflet, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
The following side effects are mentioned during the marketing of the medicine and clinical trials.
Adverse reactions were classified according to frequency using the following convention:
Very common: affects more than 1 in 10 patients
Common: 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 from available data
? 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 and frequent sneezing)
? Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Rare: leucopenia
Uncommon: hypersensitivity and allergic reactions
Rare: anaphylactic reactions (allergic), serum sickness (allergy that appears after injection of some sera and is characterized by urticaria, fluid accumulation, joint pain, fever, and extreme exhaustion), angioedema (swelling due to fluid accumulation that can affect the mouth and upper respiratory tract)
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
Rare: increased triglycerides
Common: 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
Rare: congestive heart failure, decreased heart rate
Rare: shortness of breath, difficulty breathing (dyspnea)
Common: 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 (a severe skin disease characterized by a rash and the appearance of blisters and scales), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (a severe skin disease characterized by a rash, mucous membrane lesions, and eye lesions), a severe skin disorder (widespread rash with peeling skin and blisters in the mouth, eyes, and genitals, or rash with small pustules or blisters), erythema multiforme (a skin disease characterized by the appearance of vesicles, blisters, etc.), exfoliative dermatitis (a skin disease characterized by peeling), leukocytoclastic vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessel walls), 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 (a parameter that measures liver function)
Description of certain side effects
The following side effects associated with itraconazole were reported in clinical trials of Sporanox 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
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 sensation of tingling, 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 (yellowing 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 clinical trial data 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 think any of the side effects you are suffering from is serious, or if you notice any side effect not mentioned in this leaflet, tell 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 not listed in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Use Medicines: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use Sporanox after the expiration date shown on the packaging. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
This medicine does not require special storage conditions.
Medicines should not be thrown down the drain or into the trash. Deposit the packaging and medicines you no longer need in the SIGRE Point of the pharmacy. In case of doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medicines you no longer need. This way, you will help protect the environment.
Composition of Sporanox 100 mg capsules
Appearance of the product and package contents
Sporanox 100 mg capsules are presented in pink and blue capsules containing 100 milligrams of itraconazole in packages of 14 capsules.
Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer:
Marketing authorization holder:
Janssen-Cilag, S.A.
Paseo del Club Deportivo 1, Edificio 16
28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón (Madrid)
Spain
Manufacturer:
Janssen-Cilag, SpA
Via C. Janssen
04100 Borgo San Michele
Latina (Italy)
Date of the last revision of this leaflet:June 2025.
Detailed information about this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) (http://www.aemps.gob.es/)
The average price of SPORANOX 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.