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Candid Total is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Cream. Secondary and off-label uses of Candid Total have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Candid Total depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
The most common side effects of Candid Total are Skin Peeling, Skin Thinning, Application Site Irritation. Usually, these side effects of Candid Total go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Candid Total is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Candid Total related warnings talks about Candid Total's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Candid Total can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Candid Total in conditions like Allergy.
Drug interactions for Candid Total have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Candid Total is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Candid Total 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 |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Candid Total safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Candid Total in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Candid Total safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Candid Total in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Candid Total on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Candid Total on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Candid Total on the Liver?
Candid Total is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Candid Total on the Heart?
You can take Candid Total without any fear of damage to the heart.
Candid Total should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Candid Total unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Candid Total habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Candid Total has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Candid Total since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Candid Total only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Candid Total cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Candid Total
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Candid Total together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Candid Total
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Candid Total with alcohol.
Candid Total contains clobetasol which is presumed to work by promoting the induction of inhibitory proteins (lipocortins) in the body. Lipocortins prevents the release of arachidonic acid which causes synthesis and release of certain chemicals such as histamine, leukotrienes, and prostaglandins that causes inflammation. In this way Candid Total prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.
Candid Total is a brand name of clobetasol and it comes in the form of ointment, cream, and lotion. It belongs to the class of drug known as steroids (corticosteroids). It is a prescription drug used for the treatment of skin diseases such as corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, scalp psoriasis, and plaque psoriasis.
Yes, Candid Total may cause skin discoloration or color changes. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind skin discoloration is not known but it is more likely to occur if the skin is covered with a dressing after applying this drug. So you are advised to not cover your skin with a dressing after applying this drug.
Yes, Candid Total is a steroid. It contains clobetasol which is a potent corticosteroid. It should not be confused with anabolic-androgenic steroids which are used by some bodybuilders without prescription to build muscle mass.
Yes, Candid Total is safe to use, if applied in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as skin atrophy (skin thinning), burning or stinging sensation of the skin. If you experience above-mentioned side after using this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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