Itraconazole-SD221-5x50DS is referred as Itraconazole IT 10 mcg disc under Hi Media catalogue. Each pack of Itraconazole-SD221-5x50DS contains 5 vials of 50 discs. Each filter paper disc of Itraconazole-SD221-5x50DS is of 6mm diameter with printed "IT 10 "on centre of each side of the disc. Each Itraconazole-SD221-5x50DS disc is saturated with 10 mcg Itraconazole.

Itraconazole discs are used for antimicrobial susceptibilty test of fungal cultures using Bauer-Kirby Method. Generally Muller Hinton Agar medium+ 2% Glucose + 0.5 mcg/ml Methylene Blue Dye is used for susceptibility test.The susceptibility test is determined on the basis of zone of inhibition. The cultural response can be obeserved after incubating the standard culture at 35-37C for 24-48 hrs.

Storage and shelf life: It is advised to store the discs always at -20C to +8C after opening. The disc loses its stability at higher temperature (45C).