Each ml contains 10mg Itraconazole.
Itranox is a fungistatic triazole antifungal used to treat dermatophytosis caused by Microsporum canis, Malassezia dermatitis, and systemic mycoses (e.g., sporotrichosis) in cats.
The oral solution is rapidly absorbed and widely distributed throughout body tissues, reaching maximum plasma concentrations within 2 hours of administration.
- Dermatophytosis: 5 mg/kg once daily for 7 days on alternating weeks, for a total of 3 treatment cycles.
- Sporotrichosis: 10 mg/kg once daily for 2–3 months, continuing for 1 month after clinical cure.
- Malassezia Dermatitis: 5 mg/kg once daily, continuing for 1 week after clinical cure.
Contraindications
- Do not administer to cats with hypersensitivity to itraconazole or any other ingredients.
- Do not administer to cats with impaired liver or kidney function.
- Do not use in pregnant or lactating queens.
Special Precautions
- Common but mild adverse reactions may include vomiting, diarrhoea, anorexia, salivation, and depression.
- Cats with dermatophytosis, particularly those in poor general condition, should have liver function monitored closely.
Tips for Treating Feline Dermatophytosis (in multi-cat households)
- Minimise re-infection by separating healthy cats from affected animals.
- Disinfect the environment using appropriate fungicidal products.
- Take care of the underlying skin when clipping hair.
- Wear protective clothing and gloves during clipping.
- Ensure all instruments and clippers are properly disinfected.
Mawby, Dianne I. “Comparison of Absorption Characteristics of Oral Reference and Compounded Itraconazole Formulations in Healthy Cats.” Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 252, no. 2 (2018): 195-200. https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.252.2.195
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