Prescription

Antifungal

Itraconazole

Last reviewed April 2026

Who is this for?

What is this drug?

Itraconazole is an antifungal medicine that works by stopping the growth of fungi (the tiny organisms that cause infections like ringworm and yeast infections) by damaging their protective outer layer so they die off.

What is it used for?

Ringworm (bodygroinathlete's foot)fungal nail infectionsoral thrush (white patches in the mouth)vaginal yeast infectionskin fungal infectionsserious fungal infections of the lungs and body

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A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.

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