Candid Glotrimazole Cream | Tube | 50 Gm

Medical Description

Clotrimazole Cream 1%- Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 9 February 2022]

CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 9 February 2022]

Candid cream is used for the treatment of fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, fungal nappy rash and fungal sweat rash.

If you are allergic to clotrimazole or any of the components of Candid cream.

Candid cream can sometimes cause application site reactions like skin irritation, rashes, redness, itching or blisters.

You are suffering from any skin conditions.

Avoid Candid cream if there is a known allergic reaction to Candid cream.

Tell to your doctor before taking Candid cream if you have- liver disease, diabetes mellitus or AIDS.

Do not swallow the cream and avoid contact with your eyes.

Both purposeful and accidental application of this medicine into the eyes should be avoided.

Candid cream kills fungal cells by altering the permeability of their cell wall. It binds to phospholipids in the cell membrane and inhibits certain processes required for cell membrane production. This leads to cell death via loss of intracellular elements.

Use Candid cream as directed by your doctor.

It is meant for external use only.

The dosage and length of treatment depend on the type of infection to be treated.

Ensure the area is cleaned and dried before application.

Apply it on the healthy skin surface free from cuts and wounds.

Wash your hands before and after using this medicine unless your hands are the area to be treated.

Since Candid cream is to be applied to the skin, it is less likely to interact with other medicines. However, it is not advisable to use any other cream or ointment at the affected site if Candid cream is applied. You should always consult your doctor if you are taking other medicines for treating other health conditions.
Inform your taking if you are taking Amphotericin

Store Candid cream at room temperature, keep away from direct sunlight.

Keep away from pets and children.

As Candid cream is meant for external application cases of overdose are unlikely. However, upon accidental ingestion contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital. If you have applied extra quantities of it wipe out the excess of the medicine with tissue or cotton.

If you have missed applying Candid cream, apply it as soon as possible. Do not overapply this medicine just to compensate for the missed dose.

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