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Sporanox Manufacturer: JANSSEN
Common Uses of Sporanox:
This medicine is an antifungal agent used to treat fungal infections.
How To Use Sporanox:
Use this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. TAKE THIS MEDICINE with food. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE with antacids or within 2 hours of taking an antacid. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. TO CLEAR UP YOUR INFECTION COMPLETELY, continue taking this medicine for the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not miss any doses. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Sporanox Cautions:
IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL WEEKS OR MONTHS for this medicine to work. Do not stop using this medicine without checking with your doctor. If you stop taking this medicine too soon, your symptoms may return. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR if your symptoms do not improve or if they worsen. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. DO NOT TAKE SELDANE (terfenadine), HISMANAL (astemizole), or cisapride while taking this medicine. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine.
Possible Side Effects of Sporanox:
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include headache, sinus infection, nausea, vomiting, gas, diarrhea, dizziness, rash, and itching. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience trouble breathing, swelling of the feet, unusual tiredness, loss of appetite, persistent nausea or vomiting, yellow discoloration of skin, dark urine, pale stools, or tingling or numbness of the hands/feet. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
SPORANOX
Generic Version of Sporanox: E: ITRACONAZOLE (i-tra-KOE-na-zole)Sporanox Manufacturer: JANSSEN
Common Uses of Sporanox:
This medicine is an antifungal agent used to treat fungal infections.
How To Use Sporanox:
Use this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. TAKE THIS MEDICINE with food. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE with antacids or within 2 hours of taking an antacid. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. TO CLEAR UP YOUR INFECTION COMPLETELY, continue taking this medicine for the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not miss any doses. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Sporanox Cautions:
IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL WEEKS OR MONTHS for this medicine to work. Do not stop using this medicine without checking with your doctor. If you stop taking this medicine too soon, your symptoms may return. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR if your symptoms do not improve or if they worsen. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. DO NOT TAKE SELDANE (terfenadine), HISMANAL (astemizole), or cisapride while taking this medicine. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine.
Possible Side Effects of Sporanox:
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include headache, sinus infection, nausea, vomiting, gas, diarrhea, dizziness, rash, and itching. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience trouble breathing, swelling of the feet, unusual tiredness, loss of appetite, persistent nausea or vomiting, yellow discoloration of skin, dark urine, pale stools, or tingling or numbness of the hands/feet. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
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