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Ailo Tablet (Itraconazole)

Ailo Tablet (Itraconazole)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Itraconazole›100mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Future Bio Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White or pale white oval film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201310643 · Approved 2013.12.12 · Insurance code 657502700

Summary

Main use
Treatment of skin and nail fungal infections, mucosal and corneal fungal infections, and systemic fungal infections
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
It is preferable to administer immediately after a meal. 1. Short-term treatment 1) Candidal vaginitis: Administer itraconazole 200 mg twice daily (morning and evening) for 1 day, or 200 mg once daily for 3 days. 2) Tinea versicolor: Administer 200 mg once daily for 7 days. 3) Tinea corporis and tinea cruris: Administer 100 mg once daily for 15 days. 4) Tinea manuum (interdigital) and tinea pedis (interdigital): Administer 100 mg once daily for 15 days. 5) Tinea manuum (palms) and tinea pedis (soles): Administer 100 mg once daily for 30 days or 200 mg twice daily for 7 days. 6) Oral candidiasis: Administer 100 mg once daily for 15 days. 7) Fungal keratitis: Administer 200 mg once daily for 21 days. 2. Onychomycosis 1) Pulse therapy Administer 200 mg twice daily for 1 week, followed by a 3-week drug-free period; this constitutes 1 cycle. Administer up to 2 cycles if only fingernails are infected and up to 3 cycles if toenails are infected. 2) Continuous therapy Administer 200 mg once daily for 3 months. 3. Systemic fungal infections In patients with impaired immune function, such as those with neutropenia, AIDS, or organ transplant recipients, the oral bioavailability of this drug may be reduced; if necessary, double the dose. Aspergillosis: 200mg once daily, mean treatment duration 2~5 months. Increase to 200mg twice daily for invasive or disseminated disease. Candidiasis: 100~200mg once daily, mean treatment duration 3 weeks~7 months Cryptococcal meningitis: 200mg twice daily, mean treatment duration 2 months~1 year Maintenance therapy: 200mg once daily Paracoccidioidomycosis: 100mg once daily, mean treatment duration 6 months

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Future Bio Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of skin and nail fungal infections, mucosal and corneal fungal infections, and systemic fungal infections

  • Candidiasis
  • tinea
  • tinea corporis caused by dermatophytes
  • tinea cruris
  • tinea manuum
  • tinea pedis
  • oral candidiasis
  • fungal keratitis
  • onychomycosis
  • aspergillosis
  • candidiasis
  • cryptococcosis
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This medication is used for various fungal infections, including candidiasis, tinea, and various types of dermatophytosis caused by dermatophytes (including tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea manuum, tinea pedis). It is also effective for oral candidiasis and fungal keratitis, as well as onychomycosis. Additionally, it is applicable for systemic fungal infections such as aspergillosis, candidiasis, cryptococcosis (including meningitis), and paracoccidioidomycosis. In short, this medication aids in the treatment of fungal infections in various areas such as the skin, mucous membranes, and nails, and is used to safely and effectively improve fungal infections.

How to take

Adult dose

It is preferable to administer immediately after a meal. 1. Short-term treatment 1) Candidal vaginitis: Administer itraconazole 200 mg twice daily (morning and evening) for 1 day, or 200 mg once daily for 3 days. 2) Tinea versicolor: Administer 200 mg once daily for 7 days. 3) Tinea corporis and tinea cruris: Administer 100 mg once daily for 15 days. 4) Tinea manuum (interdigital) and tinea pedis (interdigital): Administer 100 mg once daily for 15 days. 5) Tinea manuum (palms) and tinea pedis (soles): Administer 100 mg once daily for 30 days or 200 mg twice daily for 7 days. 6) Oral candidiasis: Administer 100 mg once daily for 15 days. 7) Fungal keratitis: Administer 200 mg once daily for 21 days. 2. Onychomycosis 1) Pulse therapy Administer 200 mg twice daily for 1 week, followed by a 3-week drug-free period; this constitutes 1 cycle. Administer up to 2 cycles if only fingernails are infected and up to 3 cycles if toenails are infected. 2) Continuous therapy Administer 200 mg once daily for 3 months. 3. Systemic fungal infections In patients with impaired immune function, such as those with neutropenia, AIDS, or organ transplant recipients, the oral bioavailability of this drug may be reduced; if necessary, double the dose. Aspergillosis: 200mg once daily, mean treatment duration 2~5 months. Increase to 200mg twice daily for invasive or disseminated disease. Candidiasis: 100~200mg once daily, mean treatment duration 3 weeks~7 months Cryptococcal meningitis: 200mg twice daily, mean treatment duration 2 months~1 year Maintenance therapy: 200mg once daily Paracoccidioidomycosis: 100mg once daily, mean treatment duration 6 months

Precautions

This medication can be life-threatening in patients with impaired heart function, especially those with congestive heart failure, and should not be administered unless for the treatment of severe infections. If signs of heart failure appear during treatment with this medication, it should be discontinued immediately. Patients who have hypersensitivity to this medication, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, and nursing mothers should not use this medication. Additionally, patients with genetic issues such as lactose intolerance should refrain from taking this medication. Patients with impaired liver function or weakened kidney function should use this medication with caution, and dose adjustments and liver function tests may be necessary. Caution should be exercised when using this medication in patients with weakened immune systems or for purposes other than treating specific fungal infections. This medication has a strong interaction with various drugs, so if you are taking other medications, you must consult with healthcare professionals and should not use it in combination with contraindicated drugs. Side effects such as headaches, nausea, abdominal pain, and other symptoms may occur during the use of this medication, and in rare cases, liver dysfunction, skin rash, neurological issues, or heart problems may occur, so report any unusual symptoms to your healthcare provider immediately. Be cautious as dizziness or visual disturbances may occur while driving or operating machinery. Absorption may decrease in patients with low gastric acidity, so taking it with acidic beverages is recommended. In case of overdose, there are no specific antidotes, so symptomatic treatment should be received, and it is not removed by dialysis. Store this medication out of reach of children, keeping it in the original container to prevent misuse or deterioration in quality.

Side effects

Headache, nausea, abdominal pain, rhinitis, sinusitis, upper respiratory tract infection, leukopenia, hypersensitivity, taste disorder, sensory impairment, sensory distortion, tinnitus, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, bloating, vomiting, liver dysfunction, hyperbilirubinemia, itching, rash, urticaria, polyuria, erectile dysfunction, menstrual disorders, edema, granulocytopenia, thrombocytopenia, anaphylactoid reaction, hyperglycemia, hyperkalemia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, confusion, peripheral neuropathy, dizziness, drowsiness, tremor, heart failure, left ventricular failure, tachycardia, hypertension, hypotension, pulmonary edema, speech disorder, cough, gastrointestinal disorders, liver failure, hepatitis, jaundice, erythematous rash, hyperhidrosis, myalgia, arthralgia, renal impairment, urinary incontinence, generalized edema, facial edema, chest pain, fever, pain, fatigue, chills, increased alanine aminotransferase, increased aspartate aminotransferase, increased serum alkaline phosphatase, increased serum lactate dehydrogenase, increased blood urea, increased gamma-glutamyl transferase, increased liver enzymes, abnormal urinalysis, increased leukocyte count, increased eosinophils, anemia, vascular edema, serum sickness, angioedema, anaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock, allergic reaction, diplopia, visual impairment, hearing loss, ventricular extrasystole, atrioventricular block, palpitations, increased bowel motility, belching, glossitis, stomatitis, abdominal pain at the flank, pancreatitis, increased serum total protein, increased total bilirubin, increased LAP, decreased appetite, malaise, brown urine, mucocutaneous syndrome, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Riel syndrome, erythema multiforme, hair loss, photosensitivity reaction, exfoliative dermatitis, leukocytoclastic vasculitis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, increased BUN, positive urinary protein, positive urinary glucose, decreased libido, drowsiness, shoulder stiffness, insomnia, chest pain, increased serum triglycerides, burning sensation, increased serum uric acid, increased serum potassium, serum sickness, angioedema, anaphylactic reaction, hypertriglyceridemia, tremor, visual impairment, temporary or permanent hearing loss, congestive heart failure, dyspnea, pancreatitis, significant hepatic toxicity, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, leukocytoclastic vasculitis, hair loss, photosensitivity, increased serum creatine phosphokinase.

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air ingress, and it is best stored at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This way, the medication's efficacy can be maintained effectively.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White or pale white oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle

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