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Candex Lotion is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Candex Lotion safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Candex safely.
Is the use of Candex Lotion safe during breastfeeding?
Candex is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Candex Lotion on the Kidneys?
Candex does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Candex Lotion on the Liver?
Using Candex does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Candex Lotion on the Heart?
Candex is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Candex Lotion unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Candex Lotion habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Candex Lotion.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Candex Lotion since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Candex Lotion only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Candex Lotion for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Candex Lotion
Taking Candex Lotion with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Candex Lotion
Candex Lotion and alcohol do not lead to side effects, but it is still better to be cautious.
Candex inhibit the fungal cytochrome P450 enzyme lanosterol 14- demethylase and thus block ergosterol synthesis leading to membrane abnormalities in the fungus. It kills the fungus by destroying its cell membrane.
No, Candex does not cause stomach upset when taken orally or applied topically.
No, ideally Candex can't be used on the face but please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
Candex is a brand name of clotrimazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called antifungal. It is used to treat antifungal infections such as tinea corporis (fungal infection of the skin or scalp known as ringworm), tinea cruris (fungal infection in the skin of the genitals known as Jock itch), tinea pedis (fungal infection between the toes also known as athlete's foot), cutaneous candidiasis (skin and nail fungal infection), tinea versicolor (discolored patches of skin), and vaginal candidiasis (a yeast infection of the vagina).
No, Candex is an antifungal drug. It is used to treat antifungal infections such as tinea corporis (fungal infection of the skin or scalp known as ringworm), tinea cruris (fungal infection in the skin of the genitals known as Jock itch), tinea pedis (a fungal infection between the toes known as athlete's foot), cutaneous candidiasis (skin and nail fungal infection), tinea versicolor (discolored patches of skin), and vaginal candidiasis (a yeast infection of the vagina).
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 174-177
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