Description

Itron Tablet and Oral Suspension

Itraconazole for Dogs and Cats

Itron 100/200 Tab

Itron 20 Oral Suspension

Manufactured / Marketed by: Sihil Animal Health

Country of Origin: India

Dosage Form: Tablets and Oral Suspension

Presentation: 

Tablets: 10x1x10

Oral Suspension: 60 ml

Ingredients & Composition:

Itron 100/200

Each Tab contains
Itraconazole IP 100/ 200 mg.
Colour: Tartrazine Lake

Itron 20 Oral Suspension:

Each ml contains
Itraconazole 20 mg
Excipients q.s.
Colour: Tartrazine Lake
In flavoured syrup base.

Description / Action: 

Itron Tablet and Oral Suspension contain itraconazole, sometimes abbreviated ITZ, is an antifungal medication used to treat a number of fungal infections. This includes Aspergillosis Blastomycosis Coccidiomycosis, Histoplasmosis and Para coccidiosis.

Pharmacodynamics:

It inhibits the fungal-mediated synthesis of ergosterol, via inhibition of lanosterol 14-alpha-demethylase.

Class: Antifungal

Indication / Usage:

Itron Tab and Oral Suspension are prescribed by veterinarians to treat fungal infections of the skin, claws, bones, respiratory tract, brain and other tissues. The most common uses for this drug include cryptococcosis in cats and dermatophyte infections in both cats and dogs.

Dosage/ Administration:

In dogs, the usual dose is 5 to 10 mg/kg one to two times per day orally.

The dose for cats is 5 to 10 mg/Kg every 12 to 24 hours.

It is common for fungal infections to require several weeks of treatment.

Directions for Use:

Itraconazole should be given along with food containing more Fat which helps in absorption.

Targeted Species:

Dogs and Cats

Overdosage / Side effects / Contraindications /Warnings:

The Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, rash, and headache.

Safety/ Pregnancy/ Age:

Itraconazole should be used with caution in pets that are pregnant, breeding, or nursing, as its safety has not been established in these cases.

Pharmaceutical precautions / Instructions: 

Keep in a cool dry place at room temperature. Protect from light and moisture. Keep the medicine away from children. Not for human use. For animal treatment/ veterinary treatment only.

Shake syrup well before use.

Substitute: Felintra Oral Solution,  Itrapet Capsules Tablets and Oral Suspension, Izof Oral Solution, SUBA vet-IT 50 Capsules, Vetconazole Itraconazole Capsule 100 200 mg oral Solution 20 mg,