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Candistat Cream is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Cream. Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Candistat Cream has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Candistat Cream is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Candistat Cream as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Candistat Cream are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Candistat Cream has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Candistat Cream's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Candistat Cream is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Candistat Cream are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Candistat Cream may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Candistat Cream is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Candistat Cream 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
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Is the use of Candistat Cream safe for pregnant women?
Candistat may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Candistat again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Candistat Cream safe during breastfeeding?
Candistat may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Candistat Cream on the Kidneys?
Candistat has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Candistat Cream on the Liver?
Candistat may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Candistat Cream on the Heart?
Candistat is rarely harmful for the heart.
Candistat Cream should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Candistat Cream unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Candistat Cream habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Candistat Cream is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Candistat Cream you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Candistat Cream should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Candistat Cream in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Candistat Cream
Taking Candistat Cream with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Candistat Cream
Taking Candistat Cream with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Candistat and terbinafine can be taken together because combination therapy provides a broad spectrum of coverage against fungal infections.
Candistat is a brand name of Itraconazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called antifungals. It is available in different forms such as tablets, capsules, and creams. It is used to treat fungal infections.
Yes, Candistat can cause hair loss if taken for a long time. However, if you're experiencing hair loss after taking this drug for a short duration then inform your doctor without any further delay.
No, Candistat capsule should not be opened, crushed, chewed, or broken. Capsules do not produce the desired effects and may produce adverse effects when opened or crushed. So it is better to swallow the whole capsule.
Yes, Candistat is known to cause stomach upset such as indigestion, pancreatitis, stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, gastritis, and nausea. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing these symptoms after using this medication.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Sporanox ® (itraconazole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 794-795