Candid Cream - 15 gm (Candid Cream)
Specification
US Brand Name Candid Cream
Strength 15gm
Generic Name Generic Name
Manufacturer Glenmark
Pharmaceutical Form Tube/s

Candid Cream - 15gm (Candid Cream)

 

It has a generic name Clotrimazole. It is an anti fungal antibiotic used for the treatment of infections caused by fungus. It is primarily prescribed for the treatment of skin infections such as athlete’s foot, ringworm, jock itch and yeast infections. It is sold under various trade names namely Candid cream (made by Glenmark), Lotrimin AF, and Canstat (made by Ochoa Labs).

 

 

Important Information about Clotrimazole

 

Clotrimazole antifungal medicine (Candid cream, Lotrimin AF, Canstat) should be avoided if you are allergic to it. You must use this cream for the entire prescribed time.  Not taking this medicine as prescribed by your physician or doctor can worsen your conditions and cause serious problem which is drug resistant.

 

Clotrimazole is an FDA pregnancy category B drug. It is not expected to harm an unborn baby while taking during the pregnancy stage. It is also not known whether it can pass into the breast milk and can cause harmful effects. You must consult your doctor before using the tablets in case of pregnancy and breast feeding.   

 

 

Before taking Clotrimazole

 

Before using Clotrimazole antifungal medicine (Candid cream, Lotrimin AF, Canstat), take care of all the above mentioned precautions. Discuss all them with your doctor and clear your doubts which you may have about this medicine.

 

 

Dosage Information

 

Use Clotrimazole antifungal medicine (Candid cream, Lotrimin AF, Canstat) as your doctor advised. Follow all the direction listed on the leaflet of your medicine. Also, do not consider this cream in use after the prescription period is over. Before and applying cream or lotion, clean your hands properly unless you are using it to treat hand infection. For effective results, clean and dry the infectious area and then apply a small amount of cream (normally twice daily) on that for 2 to 4 weeks. Do not have this medicine by mouth. Strictly prohibit the use of bandage and or dressing on that particular area because it stops the air circulation on the fungus infected part. Store all the medicine in a cool and dry place, far away from the reach of children.

 

 

Note: Clotrimazole usage may depend on certain factors including age, sex, drug allergies, or seriousness of the condition among several other factors. Your dosage may determined by your physician after examining you properly. 

 

 

What if I miss a dose?

 

For effective results, you should use this antibiotic cream on the same time as prescribed by your doctor. Missing even a single time use of Clotrimazole can be harmful to your health.  

 

 

What if I overdose?

 

In case of an overdose of Clotrimazole, seek emergency medication because it can cause severe side effects.  

 

 

Things and activities to avoid

 

Follow your doctor’s advice on any kind of food or restricted diet while being treated with Clotrimazole anti fungal cream. Also avoid tight fitting cloths, synthetic clothing. If you are using this medicine for jock itch in your foot, wear clean cotton socks, sandals which allow proper air circulation to affected area. 

 

 

Side Effects

 

Common side effects caused by Clotrimazole are burning, stinging, swelling, irritation, pimple like bumps and tenderness, redness, or flaking of the treated skin. If any of these symptoms persists or deteriorate, seek medical care quickly. It may rarely cause serious allergic reactions such as hives, severe rash, breathing difficulty, dizziness, or breathing troubles. Get medical care in these conditions. These are not all the side effects mentioned above. There may be others as well.

 

 

Interaction with other drugs

 

There may be many other medicines or related products which can interact with Clotrimazole anti fungal cream and can cause serious effects. Let your doctor know if you use any other drugs or relevant products. Never start a new medication unless your doctor advised you to do so. 

 

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