✅ Use & Benefits

• Effective treatment for skin, hair, and nail fungal infections, including dermatophytosis, pityriasis versicolor, and candidiasis (oral, vaginal, systemic) 

• Ideal when topical therapy doesn’t work, especially in deep or extensive infections 

• Convenient single 200 mg daily dose, with possible increase to 400 mg if needed

• Long‑term therapy for recurrence prevention and maintenance in immunocompromised patients 

• Supports prophylactic use in high-risk conditions such as cancer, burns, or transplant patients 

⚠️ Important Notes

• Take with food to improve absorption; avoid antacids or PPIs within 2 hours 

• Monitor liver enzymes regularly, especially in long-term use; hepatotoxicity is rare but possible 

• Contraindicated during pregnancy, lactation, and in patients with active liver disease or porphyria

• Side effects may include nausea, abdominal pain, itching, headache, and rare liver issues or hormonal effects in men