Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel

Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel 2% (Candid-V Gel) - Product Information

Generic Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel (Candid-V Gel) is an antifungal intravaginal medication which is administered for the treatment of vaginal yeast infection symptoms such as itching, soreness, and redness around the exterior area of the vagina and a thick, Gely white, odorless vaginal discharge. The active ingredient in Candid Vaginal Gel is Clotrimazole, which belongs to a group of medications called imidazoles. Clotrimazole is a broad-spectrum anti-fungal agent which treats the fungal infection by preventing the growth and survival of fungi and yeast such as Candida albicans and other Candida species.
Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel can be applied deep into the inner layers of the vagina. Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel in combination with Clotrimazole Gel (applied in the exterior areas of the vagina for itching and soreness) is used as treatment for vaginal thrush. In our online pharmacy, Candid-V Vaginal Gel, manufactured by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is available in a 30 g tube which contains 20 mg of Clotrimazole per gram.
We also have in stock Canesten Vaginal Cream 2% which is also used to treat the same indications.

Drug Name

Candid Vaginal Gel. Candid Vaginal Gel is also known as Generic Clotrimazole 2% Vaginal Gel or Clotrimazole yeast infection Gel.

Manufacturer of Candid Vaginal Gel

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

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

The active pharmaceutical ingredient in Candid 2% Vaginal Gel is Clotrimazole. Each 30 g tube of Candid-V Gel contains 20 mg of Clotrimazole per gram.

What is Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel Used For?

Vaginal clotrimazole (Candid-V Gel) is used to treat vaginal yeast infections and can relieve symptoms of itching and irritation. This medicine is for use in the vagina. It may also be applied to the external areas of skin around the vagina to decrease itching and discomfort. Do not take by mouth. It works by stopping the fungus, or yeast, that causes the infection from growing.

Candid Vaginal Gel Dosage - How to Apply Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel?

Generic Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel is an antifungal medication and should be used exactly as suggested by your doctor. During the application of Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel, the vaginal applicator should be filled to the brim with Candid Vaginal Gel so that it is completely packed with the Gel. Insert the applicator filled with the Gel into the inner vaginal layers every night, before bedtime for six successive nights. Continue the treatment with Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel even if you feel that the symptoms have considerably reduced. For optimum distribution of Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel to the affected areas, pull your legs in a little towards the body while lying on the back so that the Gel may spread into the inner vaginal layers. Depending on your medical condition and the severity of the vaginal infection, your doctor may recommend the administration of Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel twice a day, preferably once in the morning and once in the evening for a period of 6 to 12 days. Although Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel can be used during menstruation, it is recommended that the treatment with Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel is completed before the start of menstruation.
In women suffering from candida vulvitis or vulvo-vaginitis, Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel is administered in combination with Clotrimazole Gel which is applied as a thin layer to the external genitalia 2 to 3 times a day for a period of 1 to 2 weeks. Patients should continue the treatment with Clotrimazole topical Gel for about 2 weeks after the skin symptoms have significantly disappeared. Continuous treatment with Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel for this time period will ensure that you do not develop a relapse of the vaginal infection.

Candid Mechanism of Action – How Does Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel Work?

Clotrimazole vaginal cream works by damaging the fungal cell membrane, specifically by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol, a crucial component of the membrane. This disruption leads to increased permeability of the membrane, causing essential elements to leak out and ultimately inhibiting fungal growth or causing cell death.
Ergosterol Synthesis Inhibition:
Clotrimazole, like other azole antifungals, interferes with the production of ergosterol, a substance vital for the structure and function of the fungal cell membrane.
Membrane Damage:
By blocking ergosterol synthesis, clotrimazole weakens the fungal cell membrane. This membrane is responsible for controlling what enters and exits the cell, so the damage leads to leakage of vital cellular components.
Fungistatic or Fungicidal:
Depending on the concentration of clotrimazole at the site of infection, its action can be either fungistatic (slowing down fungal growth) or fungicidal (killing the fungus)

Candid Vaginal Gel - Missed Dose

If you miss your regular dose of Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel, apply it as soon as you remember. You can continue your regular schedule the next day. If you remember the missed dose of Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel the next day, apply the Gel as per your regular dosing schedule and skip the missed dose. Do not administer   a double dose to compensate the missed dose of Candid Vaginal Gel.

Storage Instructions for Candid-V Gel

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

Warnings and Precautions to be taken when using Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel

Medical History: Before beginning the treatment with Candid Vaginal Gel (Generic Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel), 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 Vaginal Gel. Let your doctor known if you have had more than two episodes of thrush in six months, foul-smelling or blood-stained vaginal discharge, blisters or sores in the vaginal area, pain, feel sick, diarrhea, fever, sexually transmitted disease, or if you have had a partner with a sexually transmitted disease.
Clotrimazole vaginal cream and clotrimazole external creams are not for ophthalmic use.
Patients should seek medical advice if they have frequent vaginal infections or if their yeast infection returns in less than 2 months.
Patients should seek medical advice if they suffer from diabetes mellitus, or have underlying immunodeficiency disease (such as HIV-AIDS).
As with all topical agents, skin sensitization may result. Use of clotrimazole topical preparations should be discontinued should such reactions occur, and appropriate therapy instituted.
Treatment during the menstrual period should not be performed. The treatment should be finished before the onset of menstruation.
While sexual relations may be had during treatment with Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel, most couples wait until treatment has finished as the partner could become infected.

Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel Contraindications

Generic Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel are contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to Clotrimazole or any inactive ingredient present in Candid Vaginal Gel. Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel should not be used in girls below the age of 16 years unless recommended by the doctor.

Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel Precautions

There is a possibility that Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel may weaken the integrity of latex (rubber) condoms and diaphragms (caps), making them inadequate at preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STI). If you are using Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel to treat the symptoms of vaginal infection, you should use a different method of contraception for a minimum of five days after beginning the treatment with Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel. 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.

Side Effects of Candid Vaginal Gel

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

• Hypersensitivity- burning, irritation, blistering, hives, peeling, itching, redness, rash, stinging, burning, swelling of the skin at the site of treatment
• Dermatological System- contact dermatitis, skin rash
• Gastrointestinal System- lower abdominal cramps, increase in urination frequency

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 Vaginal Gel. If you develop any other medical conditions during the course of treatment with Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel.

Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream (Candid-V Gel) has been classified by the US FDA as Pregnancy Category B.
There are limited amounts of data from the use of clotrimazole in pregnant women. Animal studies do not indicate direct or indirect harmful effects with respect to reproductive toxicity.
Although intravaginal application of clotrimazole has shown negligible absorption from both normal and inflamed human vaginal mucosa, Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream should not be used in the first trimester of pregnancy unless the physician considers it essential to the welfare of the patient. The use of applicators may be undesirable in some pregnant patients The effect of Generic Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel on the growth and development of an unborn baby is unknown. It is still not known if Clotrimazole is secreted into breastmilk. It is preferred that expectant women and breast feeding mothers, who are using Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel for their skin conditions, should consult with their doctor to discern the therapeutic advantages and associated hazards of the medication.

Buy Generic Clotrimazole 2% Vaginal Gel Online From Only $6 per Tube

You can buy Generic Clotrimazole 2% Vaginal Gel online from Everest Online Pharmacy at a cheap price. Candid-V Gel, manufactured by manufactured by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, India, is supplied in a box containing a 30 gm tube (of Clotrimazole 2% strength). The price of Candid V Gel (Clotrimazole 2% Vaginal Cream ) is only $6 per unit when you place an order for 20 tubes of 30 gm.

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