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Candid Cream 50gm is a prescription drug, available for use as Cream. Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Thrush are some of its major therapeutic uses. Candid Cream 50gm also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Candid Cream 50gm. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Candid Cream 50gm have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Candid Cream 50gm normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Candid Cream 50gm has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Candid Cream 50gm's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Candid Cream 50gm contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Candid Cream 50gm may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Candid Cream 50gm is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Candid Cream 50gm 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Candid Cream 50gm safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Candid safely.
Is the use of Candid Cream 50gm safe during breastfeeding?
Candid does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Candid Cream 50gm on the Kidneys?
Candid is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Candid Cream 50gm on the Liver?
Candid is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Candid Cream 50gm on the Heart?
Candid is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Candid Cream 50gm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Candid Cream 50gm habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Candid Cream 50gm has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Candid Cream 50gm does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Candid Cream 50gm should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Candid Cream 50gm for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Candid Cream 50gm
Taking Candid Cream 50gm with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Candid Cream 50gm
Drinking alcohol while on Candid Cream 50gm does not produce side effects. However, it is in your best interest to be careful.
Yes, Candid safe for babies. It is an effective medication for nappy rash especially in infants between 9 - 12 month. However, it is best to inform a dermatologist if your baby is experiencing any undesirable effects after using this medicine.
Yes, Candid can be used on the scalp but it has poor efficacy in tinea capitis (scalp). Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
Candid should be applied topically (on the skin) and it can be taken orally. Topically, it is applied in sufficient quantity on the affected area two times in a day. Duration, of course, will vary according to antifungal infection.
Discontinuation of Candid on your own can cause unwanted side effects such as itching, redness, and blistering. You are recommended to always consult a dermatologist before discontinuing this medicine.
No, ideally Candid can't be used on the acne (pimples) because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 174-177
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 763,792