Alcros 200 Capsule 10

Alcros 200 Capsule is an antifungal medicine used for managing various types of severe fungal infections, including systemic infections of the lungs that can spread throughout the body.

Uses of Alcros 200 Capsule are:

• Systemic Fungal Infections: Manages severe systemic infections, including those of the lungs that can spread throughout the body.
• Nail and Mouth Infections: Treats superficial infections of the fingernails, toenails, mouth, throat and oesophagus.

Follow these instructions while taking Alcros 200 Capsule:

• Always swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water.

• Avoid opening, chewing, or crushing the capsule.

• Ensure you take this medicine with a full meal.

• Consult your doctor for more specific advice on how to take this medicine.

Alcros 200 Capsule is taken orally.

Alcros 200 Capsule contains itraconazole (200 mg). The activity of itraconazole in your body can be explained through its functions:

• Disruption of Fungal Cell Membrane: Itraconazole disrupts the structure of the cell membrane in fungi. This action leads to an increase in the permeability of the cell membrane.

• Inhibition of Lanosterol 14α-demethylase: Itraconazole inhibits an enzyme called lanosterol 14α-demethylase. This enzyme plays a crucial role in creating ergosterol, a key component of fungal cell membranes.

• Leakage of Cellular Contents: By disrupting the cell membrane and depleting ergosterol, itraconazole causes leakage of cellular contents, which leads to fungal cell death.

• Prevention of Fungal Growth and Spread: By causing fungal cell death, itraconazole prevents further growth and spread of the infection.

• Store Alcros 200 Capsule at room temperature, ideally between 15°C to 30°C.

• Keep the capsules in a tightly closed container, away from light and moisture.

• Ensure the medicine is stored in a place inaccessible to children.

• Always check the expiry date on the package, and do not use the medicine beyond this date.

• If you're dealing with fungal lung infections, try to avoid damp conditions as much as possible, since they can foster fungal growth.

• For those managing nail infections, maintain good nail hygiene; keep your nails dry and trimmed, and avoid sharing nail clippers or files. This can help prevent the spread of infection.