Candid
Lotion 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 Lotion 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 Lotion
In Treatment of Fungal skin infections
Candid
Lotion 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 Lotion
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 Lotion
This
medicine is for external use only. Use this medicine in the dose and
duration as advised by your doctor. Shake it well and apply to the area
evenly.
How Candid Lotion works
Candid
Lotion 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
Lotion 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
Lotion 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