• ICON 200 is an azole antifungal medication used to treat a variety of fungal infections.
• It works by stopping the growth of fungus and is used to treat infections of the mouth, throat, vagina and other parts of the body including fingernails and toenails.
• It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.

Mode of Action

ICON acts by inhibiting the fungal enzyme 14-alpha demethylase, an impotant enzyme responsible for sterol biosynthesis.

Uses

It can be used for following conditions:

1) Vulvo-vaginal candidiasis

2) Onychomycosis

3) Tinea infections which includes Tinea corporis, Tinea pedis/mannum, Tinea cruris, Tinea Versicolor

4) Prophylactic used in immunocompromised patients with fungal infections

5) Systemic fungal infections

Contraindications

Don’t use this medicine if you have:

• Hypersensitivity to Itraconazole
• Acute porphyria

Precautions and Warning

• Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding woman before taking this medicine to understand the risk and benefit ratio.
• Talk to your doctor about past medical history like kidney problem or liver problem before taking this medicine
• Don’t double the dose for the missed one.
• Complete the prescribed dose and duration of medicine.
• Do not take antacids two hours before or after taking this medication.
• Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
• Inform your doctor if you develop allergic reactions, nerve pain, or hearing loss.