Itrazol Dosage/Direction for Use

Always take Itrazol oral solution one hour before any food or drink as this helps the body absorb the medicine.
The patient should swish the oral solution around in the mouth for approximately 20 seconds before swallowing it. Do not rinse the mouth after swallowing the oral solution.
Always take Itrazol exactly as advised by the doctor. The patient should check with the doctor or pharmacist if not sure.
A measuring cup graduated to indicate 10ml is provided. Ensure to fill the cup to the 10ml mark.
How to take Itrazol oral solution: Treatment of yeast infections of the mouth, throat or gullet: The usual dose is 2 measuring cups (20ml) per day for one week. This may be taken either all at once or in two divided doses during the day. If after one week of using Itrazol, the infection has not cleared, the doctor may decide to continue the treatment for one more week.
Treatment of yeast infections of the mouth, throat or gullet, that have already been treated with another antifungal but have still not cleared: The usual dose is 1-2 measuring cups (10-20 ml) twice daily for two weeks. The treatment may be continued for an additional two weeks, if the infection does not clear in the initial two weeks of treatment. For patients on the higher dose of 400mg (4 measuring cups of 10 ml) daily, treatment should be limited to 14 days, if there are no signs of improvement during this time.
Prevention of fungal infections: The dose is calculated according to the body weight (5 mg per kg) given in two divided doses. The doctor will tell exactly how much should be taken.
If the patient forgets to take Itrazol oral solution: If taking the medicine is forgotten, take the next dose as usual and continue the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not take a double dose.
If there are any further questions on the use of Itrazol, ask the doctor or pharmacist.