Somitra 100mg Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungi 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.

Somitra 100mg Capsule is used in treating various fungus infections

Uses of Somitra Capsule

Treatment of Fungal infections

Benefits of Somitra Capsule

In Treatment of Fungal infections

Somitra 100mg Capsule is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat infections in different parts of the body caused by fungi. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungi. This provides relief from various symptoms caused by the infection and speeds up the healing process. You should keep taking the medicine until you complete the dose even if you get better. This will prevent the infection from returning.

Side effects of Somitra Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Somitra

Nausea
Abdominal pain
Constipation
Dizziness
Headache
Indigestion
Vomiting

How to use Somitra Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Somitra 100mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

How Somitra Capsule works

Somitra 100mg Capsule is an antifungal medication. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane. This treats your skin infection.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Somitra 100mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Somitra 100mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Somitra 100mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Somitra 100mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Somitra 100mg Capsule can sometimes cause dizziness, blurred/double vision or hearing loss. This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Somitra 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Somitra 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Somitra 100mg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools while taking this medicine.

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Quick tips

Somitra 100mg Capsule helps treat fungal infections of mouth, skin, vagina or any other parts of the body.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Take it with food, preferably at the same time everyday.
Use a reliable method of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within 2 hours of taking Somitra 100mg Capsule.
Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Azoles {Triazoles}

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor

Patient concerns

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There is hundred type of fungal infectionFrom which you sufferBetter visit clinic for proper examination

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Cap. Itraconazole (Itrasys/ Canditral) 100mg twice daily for 2 weeks.Sertacide Cream for application twice daily for 1 month.Send pictures for better diagnosis and treatment

FAQs

What is Somitra 100mg Capsule used for?

Somitra 100mg Capsule is used to treat fungal infections caused by Trichophyton spp., Microsporum spp., and Epidermophyton floccosum. The infections caused could be ringworm infection, infection of the feet, or infection in the groin and buttocks. This medicine also treats persistent infection of fingernails and toenails, persistent candida (yeast) infections of vagina or candida (yeast) infections of the mouth or throat in patients with lower disease resistance. It is also used in the treatment of cryptococcal infection and infections caused by Histoplasma, aspergillus, and Blastomyces.

For how long do I need to take Somitra 100mg Capsule?

The dose and length of treatment depends on the type and site of infection and your response to the treatment. For example, if you are taking Somitra 100mg Capsule for athlete’s foot (fungal infection of the skin on the feet and between the toes), the dose may need to be taken for 30 days, on the other hand, if you are taking it for candidal infection of the vagina, the dose may span from 1 day to 3 days depending on the dosage advised by the doctor.

I am taking Somitra 100mg Capsule for nail infection but there does not seem to be any improvement. Can I stop taking it?

No, you should not stop taking Somitra 100mg Capsule without completing the entire course because doing so may not completely cure the fungal infection. It usually takes about 6-9 months for nail lesions to disappear because after the medicine eliminates the fungus, the new nail takes several months to grow. Do not worry if you do not see any improvement during the treatment.

Why has my doctor asked me to get blood tests done?

Your doctor is probably trying to monitor your liver’s functioning. Somitra 100mg Capsule may cause serious liver damage. Therefore, if you develop loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, or abdominal pain while taking Somitra 100mg Capsule, you should tell your doctor immediately.

Can I take antacid and Somitra 100mg Capsule together?

Somitra 100mg Capsule can be utilized by the body if there is sufficient acid in the stomach. Medicines for stomach ulcers, heartburn, or indigestion neutralize the acid produced by the stomach. Therefore, take antacids or any such medicine about 2 hours after taking Somitra 100mg Capsule. If you are taking antacids (medicines that stop the production of stomach acid), take Somitra 100mg Capsule capsules with a drink of cola.

What is drug resistance? Is it possible to develop resistance to Somitra 100mg Capsule?

Sometimes it happens that the fungi get modified in your body and the medicine no longer works. This is called drug resistance. Resistance to Somitra 100mg Capsule has been reported with some candida species (krusei, glabrata, and tropicalis). Somitra 100mg Capsule should not be used for infection caused due to these species. Take the complete course of Somitra 100mg Capsule to avoid drug resistance.

I have been on alprazolam for quite some time. Is it okay if I start Somitra 100mg Capsule now?

Yes, you can take both Alprazolam and Somitra 100mg Capsule together, but keep a watch on the side effects of alprazolam such as lightheadedness or drowsiness. If side effects appear after taking Somitra 100mg Capsule, talk to your doctor who will modify the dose of alprazolam.

My doctor prescribed Somitra 100mg Capsule to me but not to my friend who had a similar fungal infection because she was on dofetilide. Why is it so?

Your doctor did not prescribe Somitra 100mg Capsule to your friend because Somitra 100mg Capsule interferes with the working of dofetilide. This interference can cause disturbed electrical activity of the heart, which can be harmful to the patient.

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