Candid Topical Cream

Clotrimazole Antifungal Cream (Candid Topical Cream) - Product Information

Generic Clotrimazole cream (Candid topical cream)is an antifungal medication which is topically administered for the treatment of a broad range of fungal skin infections like ringworm, jock itch, fungal sweat rash, fungal nappy rash and various yeast infections. The active ingredient in Candid Cream is Clotrimazole, which belongs to a group of medications called imidazoles. Clotrimazole is a broad-spectrum anti-fungal agent which treats these infections by preventing the growth and survival of fungi and yeast. Clotrimazole Cream is also used to alleviate the symptoms of thrush such as irritation of vulva (external thrush) or at the periphery of the penis. The effect of Clotrimazole Cream is visible within a few days of treatment. In our online pharmacy, Candid Cream, manufactured by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, India is available in a 30 g tube which contains 10 mg of Clotrimazole per gram.
We also have in stock Kz Cream (Ketoconazole 2% Cream) which is also used to treat fungal or yeast infections of the skin.

Drug Name

Candid Cream. Clotrimazole Antifungal Cream is also available under other brand names such as Antican, Calcrem, Canazole, Candiclo, and Canesten Cream.
Candid Cream is also known as Generic Clotrimazole Cream.

Manufacturer of Candid Cream

Candid Cream, available in our online pharmacy is manufactured by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, India.
(Website: glenmarkpharma.com )

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

The active pharmaceutical ingredient in Candid Cream is Clotrimazole. Each 15 g tube of Candid Cream contains 10 mg of Clotrimazole per gram.
The inactive ingredients present in Candid Cream are benzyl alcohol, cetostearyl alcohol, cetyl esters wax, 2-octyl dodecanol, polysorbate 60, sorbitan monostearate, and purified water.

What is Candid Cream Used For?

Candid antifungal Cream, manufactured by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, India in the strength of 10 mg Clotrimazole per gram, is an antifungal formulation. Candid Cream is commonly used as topical therapy for the treatment of skin infections caused by fungi, yeast, and dermatophytes. The active ingredient in Candid Cream is Clotrimazole, which belongs to a class of medications called imidazoles.
Clotrimazole Cream is used as topical therapy for the treatment of:
i. All dermatomycoses due to moulds and other fungi (e.g. Trichophyton species)
ii. All dermatomycoses due to yeasts (Candida species). These include ringworm (tinea) infections (e.g. athlete's foot), paronychia, pityriasis versicolor, erythrasma and intertrigo.
iii. Skin diseases showing secondary infection with these fungi.
iv. Candidal nappy rash, vulvitis and balanitis.

Candid Cream Dosage - How to Apply Clotrimazole Antifungal Cream?

Generic Clotrimazole Antifungal Cream is a topical antifungal medication and should be used exactly as suggested by your doctor. Your doctor may recommend a dosage of Clotrimazole Cream depending on your age, medical requirement, body weight, other medical conditions, and current medications. Clotrimazole Cream should be applied only on the skin. Avoid sensitive areas like near the eyes, lips, and nostrils. You should be systematic about the schedule for the medication such that you apply Candid Cream at the same time every day, to get the maximum benefit of the medication. Candid Cream is applied two to three times a day.

Adult patients using Candid Cream for the treatment of jock itch, athlete's foot, and ringworm should apply a thin layer of Clotrimazole Cream and gently rub it into the site of treatment and adjoining skin area twice daily, preferably in the morning and evening. The benefit of Clotrimazole Cream should be visible within the first week of treatment with a considerable reduction in symptoms such as itching. Also take special precaution to avoid applying Clotrimazole Cream on moist skin by making it a point to wash and dry the feet thoroughly, especially the area between the toes, before applying Clotrimazole Cream.
Tinea pedis (Athlete's foot):
Apply a thin film to the affected skin areas twice a day for 2 weeks. Do not use longer than 4 weeks.
Tinea cruris and tinea corporis (Ringworm and Jock Itch):
Apply a thin film to the affected skin area twice a day for 1 week. Do not use longer than 2 weeks.
Do not use with occlusive dressings unless directed by a physician. This medication is not for ophthalmic, oral or intravaginal use.
Clotrimazole cream used for the treatment of diaper rash in infants should be used twice a day, preferably in the morning and evening after the diapers have been changed for a period of approximately two weeks. Treatment with Clotrimazole cream should not be extended beyond 14 days.

Candid Mechanism of Action – How Does Clotrimazole Cream Work?

Clotrimazole Cream is an antifungal formulation which is used for the treatment of different skin conditions such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, jock itch, vaginal thrush, fungal nappy rash etc. Clotrimazole Cream contains Clotrimazole as the active ingredient which belongs to a class of medication known as imidazoles.
Clotrimazole is a broad-spectrum antifungal agent which is effective against a variety of fungi and yeast. Clotrimazole kills the fungal organisms by affecting their cell membranes. Clotrimazole is known to inhibit the synthesis of ergosterol, a substance which is a vital structural component of the fungal cell membrane. Intact cell membranes are essential for the survival of fungi because they prevent the entry of harmful and unwanted substances into the cell and also avoid the spillage of internal cell contents into the surrounding environment.  The absence of ergosterol results in the occurrence of holes or empty spaces in the cell membrane which results in the discharge of cellular components of the fungi. This eventually kills the fungi and results in the effective treatment of the fungal infection.

Candid Cream - Missed Dose

If you miss your regular dose of Candid Cream, apply the cream as per the dosage as soon as you remember. You can continue your regular schedule the next day.
If you remember the missed dose Clotrimazole Antifungal Cream the next day, apply the cream as per your regular dosing instructions and skip the missed dose. Do not administer two applications of the cream to compensate the missed dose of Candid Cream.

Storage Instructions for Candid Cream

Store the pack of Candid Cream at room temperature (20 – 25°C), protected from heat, moisture, and sunlight. Retain the original packing of the medication and do not use Clotrimazole Cream (Candid) beyond its expiration date.
Keep the pack of Clotrimazole Antifungal Cream away from the reach of children and pets. Do not discard Candid Cream along with domestic waste or sewage. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about the correct method of disposal.

Candid Cream Contraindications

Candid cream is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to Clotrimazole or any inactive ingredient present in Candid Cream.

Warnings and Precautions to be taken when using Clotrimazole Antifungal Cream

Medical History
Before beginning the treatment with Candid Cream (Generic Clotrimazole Antifungal Cream), discuss your personal and family medical history with your doctor. Inform your doctor if you have any existing medical conditions which may affect the treatment with Clotrimazole Cream.

Allergy
Please inform your doctor if you have an allergy or have had an allergic reaction in the past to Clotrimazole or any inactive ingredient in Candid Cream (Generic Clotrimazole Cream). Please tell your doctor if you have any other allergies.  
Clotrimazole Interactions
Before beginning the topical therapy of Candid Cream, please tell your doctor about all your present medications including prescription drugs, over the counter medications, mineral supplements, herbal products, and vitamins. Generic Clotrimazole Cream may have drug interactions with certain other medications.
Clotrimazole Cream Precautions

There is a likelihood that Clotrimazole cream may impair latex (rubber) condoms and diaphragms (caps), making them inadequate at averting pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STI). If you are using Clotrimazole cream to treat the symptoms of vaginal thrust or infection at the end of the penis, you should use a different method of contraception for a minimum of five days after beginning the treatment with Clotrimazole cream. Avoiding sexual contact until after the infection has cleared up would be a more preferable option because sexual contact increases the risk of transmitting the infection to your partner.
Do not use on children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor.
When using this product avoid contact with eyes
Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation occurs.

Side Effects of Candid Cream

The following side effects have been reported during the course of treatment with Candid Cream (Generic Clotrimazole Cream):

• Hypersensitivity- burning, irritation, blistering, hives, peeling, itching, redness, rash, stinging, burning, swelling of the skin at the site of treatment
• Immune system disorders: anaphylactic reaction, angioedema, hypersensitivity.
• Vascular disorders: syncope, hypotension.
• Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: dyspnoea.
• Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: blisters, dermatitis contact, erythema, parasthesia, skin exfoliation, pruritus, rash, urticaria, stinging skin/burning sensation skin.
• General disorders and administration site conditions: application site irritation, application site reaction, oedema, pain.

Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of these side effects. This is not an exhaustive list of all the potential side effects of Candid Cream. If you develop any other medical conditions during the course of treatment with Clotrimazole Cream. 

Clotrimazole (Candid Cream) during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

has been classified by the US FDA as Pregnancy Category B. This means that while there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, animal studies have not demonstrated a risk to the fetus.
The disposition of Clotrimazole has been studied in humans and animals. Clotrimazole is very poorly absorbed following dermal application or intravaginal administration to humans.
In clinical trials, use of vaginally applied Clotrimazole in pregnant women in their second and third trimesters has not been associated with ill effects. There are, however, no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women during their first trimester of pregnancy.Studies in pregnant rats with intravaginal doses up to 100 mg/kg have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus due to Clotrimazole.

Do not use this medicine without your doctor's consent in case you are pregnant. Stop using this medication and inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Clotrimazole is used by a nursing woman. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Buy Generic Clotrimazole 1% Antifungal Cream Online From Only $5.50 per 30 gm Tube

You can buy Generic Clotrimazole 1% Antifungal Cream online from Everest Online Pharmacy at a cheap price. Candid 1% Cream which is an OTC Yeast infection treatment, manufactured by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., India is supplied in 30 gm tubes, in a box. The 30 gm tube cost only $5.50 per unit when you place an order for 20 tubes.

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