Candide - Instructions, Application, Contraindications

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Candide

Instructions for use:

1. 1. Pharmacological action
2. 2. Release form
3. 3. Indications for use
4. 4. Contraindications
5. 5. Instructions for use
6. 6. Side effects
7. 7. Storage conditions

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Candide is a synthetic broad-spectrum antifungal drug used to treat fungal infections of the skin and mucous membranes.

pharmachologic effect

Candide, 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, Candida, 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% Candida solution - in the form of a viscous colorless transparent liquid. 1 ml contains 10 mg of active ingredient clotrimazole. The auxiliary substance is propylene glycol. In polyethylene bottles of 20 ml;
• 1% homogeneous white cream Candide. 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.

Also Candide is released in the form of vaginal tablets. Each tablet contains 500 mg of the active ingredient clotrimazole.

Indications for the use of Candida

According to the instructions, Kandid is used when

• 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, Candide is used to sanitize the birth canal before childbirth.

Contraindications

The drug is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to the active ingredient - clotrimazole. It is also contraindicated to use Candide ointment during menstruation and in the first trimester of pregnancy.

When prescribing the drug during breastfeeding, care must be taken.

Ointment and solution Candide should not be used on skin areas with violations of the integrity of the skin.

Instructions for the use of Candida

Ointment Candide, as well as Candide solution, is applied in a small amount to the affected skin areas, previously washed and dried, and rubbed.

The treatment is quite long and should be continued for 2 to 4 weeks after the symptoms disappear to prevent relapse.

Solution Candide is used on hairy skin areas and with a large lesion area.

Candide in the form of vaginal tablets is prescribed at bedtime, 500 mg once. Also, one 500 mg tablet is enough to sanitize the birth canal. The drug is injected intravaginally, deeply.

Side effects

Solution and cream Candide rarely causes side effects in the form of local irritation, which usually goes away on its own.

When using Candida in the form of vaginal tablets, itching, burning, swelling of the vaginal mucosa, vaginal discharge, frequent urination or headache may occur.

According to the instructions, Candide, when used simultaneously with nystatin, amphotericin B and natamycin, reduces its activity.

The safety of using Candida 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

Candide is approved for over-the-counter leave. Shelf life of tablets and solution is 3 years, Candide cream is 2 years.

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Candide: prices in online pharmacies

Drug name Price Pharmacy

Candide 500 mg vaginal tablets 1 pc. RUB 67 Buy

Candide tab. vag. 500mg n1 RUB 81 Buy

Candide gel vaginal. 2% 30g RUB 101 Buy

Candide 2% vaginal gel 30 g 1 pc. RUB 101 Buy

Candide 1% powder for external use 30 g 1 pc. RUB 200 Buy

Candide 1% cream for external use 20 g 1 pc. 240 RUB Buy

Candide cream 1% 20g 245 RUB Buy

Oral oral cavity 1% solution for topical application 15 ml 1 pc. 309 RUB Buy

Reviews for oral cavity 309 RUB Buy

Candide solution for places. approx. for oral cavity 1% 15ml 325 RUB Buy

Candide powder for outdoor use approx. 1% 30g 351 r Buy

Candide 1% solution for external use 20 ml 1 pc. 359 r Buy

Candide solution for outside. approx. 1% 20ml 369 r Buy

Candid B 1% cream for external use 15 g 1 pc. 406 r Buy

Candide B cream 1% 15g 444 r Buy

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Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!