ALCROS 200 TABLET

Description

About Alcros 200mg Capsule

Alcros 200mg Capsule is an antifungal medicine used to treat fungal infections of the mouth, throat, toenails, fingernails or lungs. Fungal infection is a disease in which a fungus attacks the tissue and causes infection. Fungal infections may be contagious (spread from one person to another).

Alcros 200mg Capsule contains Itraconazole, an antifungal that works by inhibiting the production of ergosterol (a main component of cell membranes of fungi). Thereby, weakens and damages the fungal cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Thus, it causes the main components of fungal cells to leak out, kill fungi, and clear the fungal infection.

Take Alcros 200mg Capsule as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Alcros 200mg Capsule based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, headache, diarrhoea, tiredness, cough, cold, throat pain, back pain and stomach pain. Most of these side effects of Alcros 200mg Capsule do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Alcros 200mg Capsule or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Alcros 200mg Capsule is a pregnancy category C drug and may cause harm to the unborn baby. However, if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Alcros 200mg Capsule . Do not take Alcros 200mg Capsule if you have or have heart failure, as it may cause severe life-threatening adverse effects. If you have kidney, liver, heart or lung problems, inform your doctor before taking Alcros 200mg Capsule . Avoid taking fentanyl (a strong opioid narcotic medicine) with Alcros 200mg Capsule as it may cause severe breathing problems and can even lead to death. If you experience numbness or tingling in your hands or feet, stop taking Alcros 200mg Capsule and consult your doctor immediately as they might be symptoms of nerve damage.

Uses of Alcros 200mg Capsule

Treatment of Fungal infections

Medicinal Benefits

Alcros 200mg Capsule is an antifungal used to treat fungal infections of the mouth, throat, toenails, fingernails or lungs. The fungal cell membranes are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Alcros 200mg Capsule inhibits the production of ergosterol (a main component of cell membranes of fungi). Thereby weakening and damaging the fungal cell membranes, causing the main components of fungal cells to leak out. Thus, it kills fungi and clears the fungal infection.

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take it with food to avoid stomach upset or as advised by the doctor. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it. If you are taking any stomach acid suppressor or have achlorhydria (stomach does not produce hydrochloric acid), take Alcros 200mg Capsule with cola.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Alcros 200mg Capsule

• Nausea
• Headache
• Diarrhoea
• Tiredness
• Cough
• Cold
• Throat pain
• Back pain
• Stomach pain