Candril: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Candril Benefits & Uses

Candril is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fungal Infections (Read More - Home Remedies for Fungal Infection)
Candidal Infection
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Cryptococcosis
Cryptococcal Meningitis
Athlete's Foot
Ringworm (Read More - Home Remedies for Ringworm)
Nail Fungus
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Vaginal Yeast Infection
Thrush
Vulvitis
Penile Yeast Infection (Read More - How to Treat Penis Infections with Simple Home Remedies)

Candril 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(Female)	Disease: Vaginal Yeast Infection Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Then once a week for 6 months
Adult	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: Then 200 - 800 mg/day for 28 days
Geriatric	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: Then 200 - 800 mg/day for 28 days
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 12 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 6 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Candril Side Effects

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

Severe

Angioedema
Anaphylactic reaction
Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)
Steven-johnsons syndrome

Moderate

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)
Hepatitis

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Rash
पेट दर्द
Diarrhoea
Dyspepsia
Dry Mouth
Headache

Candril Related Warnings

Is the use of Candril safe for pregnant women?

Candril should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Candril safe during breastfeeding?

Candril does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Candril on the Kidneys?

Candril may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Candril on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Candril on the Heart?

Side effects of Candril rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Candril with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Phenytoin

Moderate

Mild

Zidovudine

Candril Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Candril

Is this Candril habit forming or addictive?

Candril does not cause addiction.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Candril should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Candril for mental disorders.

No

Candril Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Candril

You can take Candril with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Candril

Information about the interaction of Candril and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Candril

Question about 6 years ago

How does Candril work?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Candril inhibit the fungal cytochrome P450 enzyme lanosterol 14- demethylase and thus block ergosterol synthesis leading to membrane abnormalities in the fungus. It kills the fungus by destroying its cell membrane.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Candril antibacterial?

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

No, Candril is not an antibacterial drug. It is an antifungal drug and used to treat specific fungal infections only.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Candril safe to use?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Candril is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor, however, few side effects are observed such as indigestion, stomach pain, diarrhea, and nausea.

Question over 5 years ago

is Candril steroid?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

No, Candril is not a steroid. It is an antifungal medicine which belongs to the class of drug known as triazoles.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Candril treat balanitis?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Candril can treat balanitis (inflammation on the upper skin of penis). As per research, it has been found that medicine is safe and effective in the treatment of balanitis.