Candid-B Lotion

Candid-B Lotion is used to treat various types of fungal infections. It cures different skin diseases like psoriasis, eczema, tinea pedis, cruris and corpora. It is a combination of clotrimazole and betamethasone. These two active ingredients possess antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties respectively.

This medication is to be applied externally. Apply it on the infected area as a thin layer with clean and dry hands. Be careful not to touch your eyes or nose with it on your hands. If it reaches the eyes or nose, rinse it thoroughly with water until it washes off completely.

May apply porous dressing. Report persistent burning, swelling, itching, worsening of condition, or lack of response to therapy. The course of the medication must be completed and it should be applied regularly even if the symptoms are wearing off slowly.

Doctor must be consulted before taking this medication in case you are already taking some other medications for the same. Pregnant and Breastfeeding women must be very cautious while using this medication. One should know about the allergies, if any, and refrain from using this medicine if it is not suitable for.

• Fungal Infections

• Skin Infection

• Allergy

• Skin Rash

• Burning Or Stinging Sensation At Application Site

• Itching

• Redness Of Skin

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  No interaction found

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Please consult your doctor before using this medication if you are pregnant.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Information not available. Please consult your doctor.

• 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 Lotion , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Triben B Lotion

  Jenburkt Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Zydip-C Lotion

  KLM Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Kansel B Lotion

  Palsons Derma

• Simbiotic B Lotion

  Leeford Healthcare Ltd

• Beclo C Lotion

  Vilco Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Kansel B Lotion

  Palsons Derma

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

This lotion is a synthetic glucocorticoid that specifically binds to cytoplasmic receptors. It inhibits leukocyte entry at the inflammation site, interferes in inflammatory response mediators functioning, and reduces edema and scar tissues. It also gets 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 Disease

  Those who suffer from Liver Disease, Hyperadrenocorticism, Ocular herpes infection and Ocular Toxicities should avoid using this lotion.

• Ques : What is Candid-B Lotion?

  Ans : Candid-B is a medication which contains Beclometasone Topical and Clotrimazole Topical as active ingredients. The lotion works by providing relief from inflammatory skin diseases and inhibiting the growth of fungi.

• Ques : What is the use of Candid-B Lotion?

  Ans : This Lotion is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, candidiasis, tinea versicolor, and fungal infections of the groin.

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

  Ans : Some of the possible side effects are itching or burning, pruritus, discomfort, burns, and burning of the skin.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Candid-B Lotion ?

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

• Ques : How long do I need to use Candid-B Lotion before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 to 2 weeks, before noticing an improvement in the condition.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Candid-B Lotion?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval to which this medication has an impact, is around 12 to 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication.

• Ques : Should I use Candid-B Lotion empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is commonly used by applying it to the affected area. As this medication is for external use, the action of salts involved in this medication does not depend on whether taking it pre-meal or post-meal.

• Clotrimazole- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 24 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 24 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