Candid Total Cream: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Candid Total Benefits & Uses

Candid Total is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Psoriasis (Read More - Home remedies for psoriasis)
Eczema (Read More - Natural remedies for eczema)
Jock itch
Ringworm (Read More - Home Remedies for Ringworm)
Lichen Planus
Nail Fungus
Ringworm of the Scalp or Beard
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Dermatitis
Bacterial Infections
Fungal Infections (Read More - Home Remedies for Fungal Infection)
Athlete's Foot
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)

Candid Total Dosage & How to Take

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)	Disease: Psoriasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Terbinafine (1%W/W) Clobetasol (0.05%W/W) Ofloxacin (0.75%W/W) Ornidazole (2%W/W)
Adult	Disease: Psoriasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Terbinafine (1%W/W) Clobetasol (0.05%W/W) Ofloxacin (0.75%W/W) Ornidazole (2%W/W)
Geriatric	Disease: Psoriasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Terbinafine (1%W/W) Clobetasol (0.05%W/W) Ofloxacin (0.75%W/W) Ornidazole (2%W/W)

Candid Total Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Candid Total is used -

Common

Skin Peeling
Skin Thinning
Application Site Irritation

Candid Total Related Warnings

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.

Unknown
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.

Unknown
What is the effect of Candid Total on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Candid Total on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Candid Total on the Liver?

Candid Total is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Candid Total on the Heart?

You can take Candid Total without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Candid Total with Other Drugs

Candid Total should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Tizanidine

Selegiline

Rasagiline

Severe

Moderate

Mild

Acarbose

Probenecid

Cimetidine

Candid Total Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Candid Total unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Candid Total

Is this Candid Total habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Candid Total has not been reported.

No
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.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Candid Total only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Candid Total cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Candid Total Interactions with Food and Alcohol

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.

Unknown
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.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Candid Total

Question almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely use Candid Total?

Dr. MBBS , Pediatrics, Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

Candid Total is used for the short-term treatment up to 2 weeks and if required then maximum up to 4 weeks. You are advised to use it as directed by your doctor. Do not use this medicine longer than prescribed by your doctor to avoid the unpleasant side effect.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Candid Total a steroid?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Candid Total safe to use?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

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.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Candid Total work?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Candid Total cause dry skin?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Candid Total might cause dry skin in few cases only. However, the exact cause behind dry skin is unknown. If you are experiencing excessive dryness of skin after applying this drug then you are advised to use a skin moisturizer. Skin moisturizer should be applied only after 30 minutes of applying this drug so that the Candid Total can be absorbed by the skin.