Question 1

Can I take antacid and Itgo together?

Accepted Answer

Itgo can be utilized by the body if there is sufficient acid in the stomach. Medicines for stomach ulcers, heartburn or indigestion neutralize the acid produced by the stomach. Therefore, take antacids or any such medicine about 2 hours after taking Itgo. If you are taking antacids (medicines that stop the production of stomach acid), take Itgo capsules with a drink of cola.

Question 2

For how long do I need to take Itgo?

Accepted Answer

The dose and length of treatment depends on the type and site of infection and your response to the treatment. For example, if you are taking Itgo for athlete’s foot (fungal infection of the skin on the feet and between the toes), the dose may need to be taken for 30 days, on the other hand, if you are taking it for candidal infection of vagina, the dose may span from 1 day to 3 days depending on the dosage advised by the doctor.

Question 3

What is Itgo used for?

Accepted Answer

Itgo is used to treat fungal infections caused by Trichophyton spp., Microsporum spp., and Epidermophyton floccosum. The infections caused could be ringworm infection, infection of feet, or infection in groin and buttocks. This medicine also treats persistent infection of fingernails and toenails, persistent candida (yeast) infections of vagina or candida (yeast) infections of the mouth or throat in patients with lower resistance to disease. It is also used in the treatment of cryptococcal infection and infections caused by histoplasma, aspergillus and blastomyces.

Question 4

What is drug resistance? Is it possible to develop resistance to Itgo?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes it happens that the fungi gets modified in your body and the medicine no longer works. This is called drug resistance. Resistance to Itgo has been reported with some candida species (krusei, glabrata and tropicalis). Itgo should not be used for infection caused due to these species. Take the complete course of Itgo to avoid drug resistance.

Question 5

What should I do if I skip a dose of Itgo?

Accepted Answer

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not double the dose to make up for the forgotten dose.

Question 6

I am taking Itgo for nail infection but there does not seem to be any improvement. Can I stop taking it?

Accepted Answer

No, you should not stop taking Itgo without completing the entire course because doing so may not completely cure the fungal infection. It usually takes about 6-9 months for nail lesion to disappear because after the medicine eliminates the fungus, the new nail takes several months to grow. Do not worry if you do not see any improvement during the treatment.

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