Candid-B Cream

This medication is used to treat infections of the skin. It also helps in a number of other inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. The cream is composed of beclometasone and clotrimazole. The drug blocks the production of prostaglandins that make the skin red, swollen and itchy.

This cream is meant to be applied externally. And must be used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Before application, the affected area must be washed & cleaned and must be applied with clean and dry hands. If it gets into your mouth or eyes, rinse it with water.

To for efficacy, it must be applied regularly. If the skin condition does not improve or get worse, you should inform your doctor. It might take several days or even weeks for your condition or its symptoms to get improved.

Candid-B should be used with caution in the first trimester of pregnancy, only after considering the benefit-risk ratio associated with it. Even its excretion in human milk is not known. Thus, caution should be exercised while prescribing this cream to nursing mothers.

It should also not be used by those who are allergic to any components present or had any type of infection.

• Skin Infection

• Other Fungal Skin Infections

• Allergy

• Skin Rash

• Burning Or Stinging Sensation At Application Site

• Itching

• Redness

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  No interaction found

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Please consult your doctor before using the medication if you are breastfeeding a baby.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

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

• Cantop B Cream

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Czson B Cream

  Unison Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Obederm Cream

  Obsurge Biotech Ltd

• Candid-B Cream

  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip missed dose if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

This cream is a synthetic glucocorticoid that specifically binds to cytoplasmic receptors. It inhibits leukocyte entry at the inflammation site, interferes in inflammatory response mediator functioning, and reduces edema and scar tissues. It also has both fungistatic and fungicidal actions.

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

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown.

• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication reacts with Amphotericin B (Conventional).

• Interaction with Disease

  The medication should be administered with caution in patients with immune disorders such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

• Interaction with Food

  Interaction not available.

• Ques : What is Candid B cream?

  Ans : Candid Cream contains Beclometasone Topical and Clotrimazole Topical as active ingredients. This medication works by providing relief from inflammatory skin diseases; inhibiting the growth of fungi.

• Ques : What is Candid B cream used for?

  Ans : Candid B is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases such as corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, tinea versicolor, candidiasis and fungal infection of the groin.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Candid B cream?

  Ans : Some of the side-effects are burning of skin, erosion, itching, irritation, dryness, etc.

• Ques : Can Candid B used for yeast infection?

  Ans : Candid B Cream is mainly used to treat fungal infections related to the groin, toes and other body parts. There is no information about this cream being useful in cases of a yeast infection.

• Ques : Can i use candid b cream during pregnancy?

  Ans : Usually, it is safe to use candid cream during pregnancy. However, consult your doctor before using it.

• Ques : What are the recommended storage conditions for Candid-B?

  Ans : Candid-B should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

• Ques : Is it safe to use Candid-B?

  Ans : Yes, it is absolutely safe to use Candid-B.

• Ques : Can I stop taking Candid-B when my symptoms are relieved?

  Ans : No, Patient should not stop taking Candid-B when symptoms are relieved. It may lead to return of the infections and symptoms.

• Clotrimazole- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/clotrimazole

• Clotrimazole: Uses, Side effects, Dosage- EMC [Internet]. www.medicines.org.uk. 2017 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:

  https://www.drugsbanks.com/important-information-about-clotrimazole/

• Beclometasone- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/beclometasone