BELITRA CAPS

INTRODUCTION ABOUT BELITRA CAPSULE

BELITRA CAPSULE is used to manage fungal infections in the body. It contains a medicine called Itraconazole which belongs to the group of medicines called Antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungus that causes these infections.

Fungal infections, also known as mycosis, is a disease caused by fungus that can affect people of all age groups. People with injuries and a suppressed immune system are more susceptible to fungal infections.

Patients with kidney or liver problems and heart problems such as heart failure should use BELITRA CAPSULE with caution. It is not recommended for use in patients when the immune system is not functioning well, or they have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Do not take any medicine without consulting your doctor while on management with BELITRA CAPSULE, especially medicines given to manage indigestion or stomach ulcers. If the duration of the management with BELITRA CAPSULE is more than a month, your doctor will advise you to take some blood tests to monitor your liver function.

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless advised by the doctor, and it is not recommended for use in breast-feeding women. BELITRA CAPSULE is not recommended for use in children less than 12 years of age; however, your child’s doctor may advise them in special cases.

BELITRA CAPSULE is normally not recommended for use in elderly patients; however, your doctor may prescribe them in special cases. The common side effects of taking BELITRA CAPSULE are stomach pain, nausea, and headache. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen.

USES OF BELITRA CAPSULE

• Fungal infections of the body

HOW BELITRA CAPSULE WORKS

BELITRA CAPSULE works by managing the fungal growth by blocking the production of enzymes responsible for the growth of fungal cells. This inhibition results in breakage of cell membranes and fungal cell abnormalities, finally leading to alterations in membrane-based activity of fungus. These lead to fungal cell death and management of further fungal growth.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

• Take this medicine as advised by your physician.
• Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.
• Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of BELITRA CAPSULE for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF BELITRA CAPSULE

Common Side Effects of BELITRA CAPSULE:

• stomach pain, nausea
• headache

Stop taking BELITRA CAPSULE and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

• tingling, numbness, and weakness in the limbs
• liver problems (singles include severe lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, stomach pain, muscle weakness, yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice), dark urine, pale stools, and hair loss)