Candide, 1% 20 ml

Candid is a broad-spectrum antifungal drug for external use.

A derivative of imidazole.

Disrupts synthesis of ergosterol which is part of the cell membrane of fungi, which leads to cell lysis.

Active against:

– dermatophytes (Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, Microsporum),

– yeast and yeast-like fungi (Candida, Torulopsis, Rhodoturola), <

– mold fungi, as well as Malassezia furfur, Aspergillus,

– some strains of Gram-positive bacteria (Streptococcus spp., Staphylococcus spp. , Corynebacterium minutissimum),

– Gram-negative bacteria (Bacteroides spp. , Gardnerella vaginalis),

– as well as Trichomonas vaginalis.

Indications

dermatophytosis of the head (including the face), body, legs;
mycosis of nails;
pityriasis versicolor;
skin candidiasis;
candidal paronychia;
candidiasis vulvitis;
candidal balanitis;
candidiasis of the external genitalia and anus;
fungal diaper dermatitis;
erythrasma.

Pharmacological effect

Candide is a broad-spectrum antifungal drug for external use.

Imidazole derivative.

It disrupts the synthesis of ergosterol, which is part of the cell membrane of fungi, which leads to cell lysis.

Active regarding:

– dermatophytes (Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, Microsporum),

– yeast and yeast-like fungi (Candida, Torulopsis, Rhodoturola),

– mold fungi, as well as Malassezia furfur, Aspergillus,

– some strains of gram-positive bacteria (Streptococcus spp., Staphylococcus spp., Corynebacterium minutissimum),

– gram-negative bacteria (Bacteroides spp., Gardnerella vaginalis),

– as well as Trichomonas vaginalis.

Special instructions

The drug is intended for use only in dermatological practice.

It is necessary to avoid using the drug on areas of the skin where the integrity of the skin is damaged.

It should be borne in mind that when glucocorticoids are applied externally over large areas of skin or with occlusive dressings, systemic absorption is possible.

When using occlusive dressings, it is possible to develop a rash, folliculitis, and pyoderma.

Active ingredient

Clotrimazole

Composition

1 ml of solution contains:

Active ingredient:

clotrimazole 10 mg;

excipients:

propylene glycol – 495 mg,

glycerin – 495 mg.

Pregnancy

The safety of using the drug Candide during pregnancy and lactation has not been established.

Therefore, prescribing the drug in large quantities or for long periods of time should be avoided during these periods.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity;
specific skin lesions (including tuberculosis, chicken pox, herpes simplex, measles, syphilis);
skin reactions at the vaccination site.

Side Effects

Itching, burning and swelling of the vaginal mucosa, vaginal discharge, headache, gastralgia, frequent urination, intercurrent cystitis, burning sensation in the penis of the sexual partner, pain during sexual intercourse.

Overdose

The use of the drug in high doses does not cause any reactions or life-threatening conditions.

Symptoms (in case of unintended oral use of the drug): anorexia, nausea, vomiting, gastralgia, liver dysfunction; rarely – drowsiness, hallucinations, pollakiuria, allergic skin reactions.

Treatment: administration of activated carbon, if necessary, symptomatic therapy; there is no specific antidote.

Storage conditions

In a place protected from light, at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C

Shelf life

3 years

Manufacturer

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd, India