Candid
Gel is an antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of fungal
skin infections such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, nappy rash, sweat
rash, and vaginal thrush. It kills the fungi by destroying the fungal
cell membrane.
Candid Gel is for external use only. You should
use it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. This medicine
should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use
more than you need as that may cause increased side effects. If your
condition goes on for longer than four weeks or gets worse at any time,
let your doctor know. The effects of this medicine can be increased by
keeping the affected area clean and dry and washing hands before and
after treating the infection. If you have an athlete’s foot, wash your
socks or tights thoroughly and change your shoes daily if possible.
Some
of the common side effects include skin irritation, redness, or itching
at the site of application. If the side effects bother you or do not go
away, let your doctor know. Some people have a severe allergic reaction
that needs urgent medical attention. Signs of this include rash,
swelling of the lips, throat, or face, swallowing or breathing problems,
dizziness and nausea. Get emergency help if this happens.
It is
not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will
affect the way it works but talk to your doctor before using it if you
have used a similar medicine before and had an allergic reaction. This
medicine should only be used if it is clearly needed during pregnancy.
Benefits of Candid Gel
In Treatment of Fungal skin infections
Candid
Gel is an antifungal medicine. It kills and prevents the growth of
fungus. This relieves the symptoms caused by the infection. It may be
used to treat infections such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, fungal nappy
rash, and fungal sweat rash. You should keep using it for as long as it
is prescribed even if your symptoms have gone. This will prevent the
infection from coming back. Using this medicine as prescribed will
relieve pain and itching and may help you feel more comfortable with
your skin.
Side effects of Candid Gel
Most
side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your
body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if
you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Candid
- Blisters
- Skin peeling
- Swelling
- Application site irritation
How to use Candid Gel
This
medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as
advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean
and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after
applying, unless hands are the affected area.
How Candid Gel works
Candid
Gel is an antifungal medication which treats skin infections. It works
by killing the fungi on the skin by destroying their cell membrane.
Safety advice
No interaction found/established
PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Candid
Gel is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal
studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby;
however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Candid
Gel is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the
drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is
not harmful to the baby.
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established