Candid-CL Suppository

This liquid medication is an antibiotic used to treat numerous bacterial infections. It is used to treat vaginal bacterial and fungal infections like vaginal discharge, vaginal itching, vaginal discharge, and other vaginal infection. This liquid medication is administered in the vaginal cavity.

It belongs to a lincosamide class of antibiotics. It is available in blend with anti-fungal and works by obstructing bacteria from synthesizing protein.

It is generally safe during pregnancy, but consult a doctor before taking it. The dosage recommended for adults for serious infections is usually 150-300 mg every 6 hours. In severe infections is 300-450 mg every 6 hours. Not completing the dose as per prescription may have adverse effects and is therefore not advisable.

• Vaginal Infection

• Change In Color/Odor Of Vaginal Discharge

• Allergy

• Scaly Skin

• Vaginal Irritation

• Vaginal Itching

• Burning Discomfort

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this liquid medication lasts for an average duration of 6 to 4 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this liquid medication can be observed in 60 minutes after an oral dose and 1 to 3 hours after an intramuscular dose.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This liquid medication is not recommended for pregnant women.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This liquid medication is not recommended in breastfeeding women.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Candid-CL Suppository , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Clintas-Cl Suppository

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• FEMICLO XT 100MG/200MG SUPPOSITORY

  Foregen Healthcare Ltd

• 3 Nite Suppository

  Indchemie Health Specialities Pvt Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. However, the missed dose should be skipped if it is almost time for your next dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

This liquid medication belongs to the class lincosamide. It works by binding to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome thus inhibits the protein synthesis in the bacteria and stops the growth of the bacteria. Also, it has both fungistatic and fungicidal actions. It binds to phospholipids in the fungal cell membrane and alters its permeability.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Gentamicin

  Combined usage of these medicines may increase the risk of kidney injury. Any symptoms of changes in urine output, swelling, and weight gain etc., should be reported to the doctor. An adequate hydration should be maintained to prevent dehydration. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

  Ethinyl Estradiol

  The desired effect of contraceptive pills will not be achieved if these medicines are taken together. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the medicine should be made under the doctor's supervision.

  Cholera Vaccine

  Avoid cholera vaccine if the patient has taken this liquid medication within 14 days before vaccination. Usage of other antibiotics and vaccines should be reported to the doctor.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

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