Using Sporanox Capsules To Cure Nail Fungus

July 24, 2007

Sporanox As A Nail Fungus Remedy

Sporanox capsules are a very powerful anti fungal medicine and a popular treatment for fungal nail infection.

Sporanox tablets contain itraconazole, the active ingredient or substance that combats the fungi. Itraconazole acts as a defense mechanism againt the fungus. Ergosterol, the substance responsible for fungal cell reproduction is halted and eventually unable to thrive and thread.

Sporanox serves a fungal treatment for many ailments, not just nail fungus:

Athletes Foot (Tinea Pedis)
Ringworm (Tinea Corporis)
Thrush, Oral (Oropharyngeal Candidiasis)
Jock Itch (Tinea Cruris)
Vaginal Thrush (Vulvovaginal Candidiasis)

Depending on the severity of the fungal condition itraconazole can be administered by mouth or by introvenus drip. For the main though oral capsule form is the norm.

The recommended intake should always be just after a meals and always swallowed and never chewed.
Sporanox does not come without side effects. Here are some possible effects that the treatment could be responsible for.

# Unsual bowel movement, diarrhoea, stomach cramps and nausea

# May cuase a rash or alergic skin reaction

# Alteration in results of liver function tests

# Inflammation of the liver (hepatitis)

# Liver failure

# Headache and nausea

# A feeling of dizzyness

# Disorder of the peripheral nerves causing weakness and numbness (peripheral neuropathy)

# In rare cases heart failure

# Low blood potassium level (hypokalaemia)

# Alteration of the menstrual cycle

# Hair loss (alopecia)