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Candistat Information

Candistat is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule, Cream. It is typically used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Candistat have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Candistat depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Candistat can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Candistat are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Candistat's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Candistat's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Candistat since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Candistat contraindications section.

Additionally, Candistat may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Candistat is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Candistat Benefits & Uses
Candistat Dosage & How to Take
Candistat Side Effects
Candistat Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Candistat with Other Drugs
Candistat Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Candistat
Candistat Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Candistat Benefits & Uses

Candistat is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fungal Infections (Read More - Home Remedies for Fungal Infection)
Candidal Infection
Athlete's Foot
Jock itch

Other Benefits

Candistat 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
Adult	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Then 200 mg/day for 3 months
Geriatric	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Then 200 mg/day for 3 months

Candistat Related Warnings

Is the use of Candistat 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.

Moderate
Is the use of Candistat safe during breastfeeding?

Candistat may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Candistat on the Kidneys?

Candistat has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Candistat on the Liver?

Candistat may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Candistat on the Heart?

Candistat is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Candistat with Other Drugs

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

Life Threatening

Phenoxybenzamine

Tamsulosin

Chlorpromazine

Quetiapine

Severe

Moderate

Abacavir,Lamivudine

Candistat Contraindications

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

Diabetes
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Liver Disease
Cystic Fibrosis

Frequently asked Questions about Candistat

Is this Candistat habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Candistat is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Candistat you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Candistat should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Candistat in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Candistat Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Candistat

Taking Candistat with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Candistat

Taking Candistat with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Candistat

Question about 5 years ago

Can Candistat and terbinafine be taken at the same time?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Candistat and terbinafine can be taken together because combination therapy provides a broad spectrum of coverage against fungal infections.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Candistat?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Candistat cause hair loss?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Candistat capsules be opened and taken orally?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Candistat cause stomach problems?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

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.