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Candid Cl Suppository is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Suppository. The alternative uses of Candid Cl Suppository have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Candid Cl Suppository depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Candid Cl Suppository include Itching or burning, Vaginal Irritation. These side effects of Candid Cl Suppository are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Candid Cl Suppository has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Candid Cl Suppository's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Candid Cl Suppository related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Candid Cl Suppository contraindications section.
Besides this, Candid Cl Suppository may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Candid Cl Suppository is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Candid Cl Suppository is used to treat the following -
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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult(Female) |
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Is the use of Candid Cl Suppository safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Candid CL safely.
Is the use of Candid Cl Suppository safe during breastfeeding?
Candid CL is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Candid Cl Suppository on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Candid CL on kidneys.
What is the effect of Candid Cl Suppository on the Liver?
Information about safety of Candid CL for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Candid Cl Suppository on the Heart?
There is no research available on the side effects of Candid CL on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
Candid Cl Suppository should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Candid Cl Suppository unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Candid Cl Suppository habit forming or addictive?
Candid Cl Suppository does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Candid Cl Suppository as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Candid Cl Suppository is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Candid Cl Suppository for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Candid Cl Suppository
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Candid Cl Suppository, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Candid Cl Suppository
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Candid Cl Suppository.
No, Candid CL is not a steroid. It contains clindamycin which is a broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug known as lincosamides. It is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
Oral Candid CL can be taken with or without food because food does not have any effect on the absorption of this drug. The topical gel of Candid CL should be applied as a thin layer once daily on the affected area or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with colitis and improper kidney or liver function.
Candid CL is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It works by preventing the protein synthesis in bacteria which are essential for it. The absence of these vital proteins results in stunned bacterial cell growth due to which bacteria become vulnerable and dies. Candid CL is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Prevotella melaninogenica, and lostridium perfringens.
Yes, oral Candid CL can be taken with tramadol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Candid CL along with tramadol if it does not exceed the recommended dosage.
Take Candid CL as directed by your doctor to ensure complete eradication of infection. Do not take or use this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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