Candid gel 2% 30gr

User manual for Candid gel

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Pharmachologic effect

Candid, as an antifungal drug, is widely used to treat various candidal diseases, penetrating well into various skin layers and destroying bacterial cells.
The active ingredient is active against many yeast-like, mold and yeast fungi (Torulopsis, Candid, Rhodoturola), dermatophytes (Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, Microsporum), and some strains of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria (Streptococcus spp., Stbacim. ., Gardnerella vaginalis).

Release form

The drug is released in the form of a solution and cream for external use:
    1% homogeneous white cream Candid. 1 g of cream contains 10 mg of active ingredient clotrimazole. Excipients - liquid paraffin, propylene glycol, emulsion wax, white petrolatum, methylparaben, alcohol, sodium phosphate anhydrous, propylparaben, sodium dihydrogen phosphate, butylhydroxytoluene and purified water. In aluminum tubes of 20 g.

Indications for the use of Candid

According to the instructions, Candid is used for:
    Skin candidiasis;
    Candidal vulvitis;
    Candidal balanitis;
    Epidermophytosis;
    Stomatitis;
    Candidal paronychia;
    Candidiasis of the external genital organs and anorectal region;
    Trichophytosis;
    Mycosis of the nails;
    Dermatophyte of the face, body, legs;
    Interdigital fungal erosion;
    Multi-colored lichen;
    Fungal diaper dermatitis;
    Erythrasme;
    Dermatomycosis;
    Microsporia.
Also, according to the instructions, Candid is used to sanitize the birth canal before childbirth.

Contraindications

The drug is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to the active ingredient - clotrimazole. The use of Candid ointment during menstruation and in the first trimester of pregnancy is also contraindicated.
When prescribing the drug during breastfeeding, care must be taken.
Gel Candid should not be used on skin areas with violations of the integrity of the skin.

Instructions for the use of Candid

Gel Candid, as well as Candid solution, is applied in a small amount to the affected skin areas, previously washed and dried, and rubbed in.
Treatment is quite lengthy and should be continued for 2 to 4 weeks after the symptoms disappear to prevent relapse.

Side effects

Gel Candid rarely causes side effects in the form of local irritation, which usually goes away on its own.
According to the instructions, Candid, when used simultaneously with nystatin, amphotericin B and natamycin, reduces its activity.
The safety of using Candid during pregnancy and lactation has not been studied. Therefore, it is not recommended to prescribe the drug in the first trimester of pregnancy, as well as in high doses, on large areas of the skin and to carry out treatment for a long time.

Storage conditions

Candid is approved for over-the-counter leave. The shelf life of tablets and solution is 3 years, Candid cream is 2 years.

Terms of sell

You don't need a prescription to buy Candid.