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      Candid-B Cream

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      Prescription Required
      tube of 20gm cream 
      MANUFACTURER/ MARKETER
      Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
      SALT COMPOSITION
      Beclometasone (0.025% w/w) + Clotrimazole (1% w/w)
      STORAGE
      Store below 25°C

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      PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

      Candid-B Cream is a combination medicine. It is used to treat various types of skin infections usually the fungal type of skin infections. It minimizes symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling, and itching. It also acts against the infection-causing microorganisms.

      Candid-B Cream is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be applied only to the affected areas of the skin with clean and dry hands. If it gets into your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina rinse with water. It may take several days to weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you should keep using this medicine regularly. The course of the treatment should be completed to ensure better efficacy of the medicine. If your condition does not improve or gets worse, you should talk to your doctor.

      The most common side effect of this medicine includes itching, dryness, redness, and burning sensation at the application site. These are usually self-limiting. Serious side effects are rare. You must consult the doctor if you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.).

      Before taking this medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines for the same disease or other diseases. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should take this medicine with proper consultation and caution.

      USES OF CANDID-B CREAM

      • Treatment of Fungal skin infections

      BENEFITS OF CANDID-B CREAM

      In Treatment of Fungal skin infections

      Candid-B Cream is a combination of two medicines, Clotrimazole and Beclometasone, used to treat skin infections caused by fungi. These include infections like athlete’s foot, ringworm, vaginal thrush, and sweat rash. Clotrimazole works by killing and stopping the growth of fungi, thereby clearing the infection and relieving the symptoms. Beclometasone blocks the release of chemicals that cause symptoms such as itching, redness, and swelling. Therefore this medicine relieves the inflammation due to these infections.

      You should use this medicine for as long as it is prescribed, even if your symptoms disappear, otherwise they may come back. Depending on the type of infection you are treating, this may be several weeks. Even after your skin is completely cured, you may have to apply it occasionally to prevent the symptoms from returning.

      SIDE EFFECTS OF CANDID-B CREAM

      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-B

      • Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
      • Burning sensation
      • Dry skin

      HOW TO USE CANDID-B CREAM

      This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

      HOW CANDID-B CREAM WORKS

      Candid-B Cream is a combination of two medicines: Beclometasone and Clotrimazole which treat skin infections. Beclometasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Clotrimazole is an antifungal which stops the growth of fungi on the skin by preventing them from forming their own protective covering.

      WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE CANDID-B CREAM?

      If you miss a dose of Candid-B Cream, apply 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.

      Quick tips

      • You have been prescribed Candid-B Cream for the treatment of fungal skin infections.
      • It is for use on skin only. Do not use it in your eyes, mouth, or vagina. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
      • Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
      • If you think the area of skin you are treating has become more irritated and infected, you should stop using Candid-B Cream and consult your doctor.
      • Do not use this medicine more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Inform your doctor if the treated skin area does not improve after 2 weeks of treatment.

      • FAQs

        Q. What are the recommended storage conditions for Candid-B Cream?

        Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

        Q. What is Candid-B Cream?

        Candid-B Cream is a combination of two medicines: Beclometasone and Clotrimazole. This combination is used to treat skin infections. Clotrimazole is an antifungal drug that works by inhibiting the growth of fungi that cause skin infection. Beclometasone is a steroid medicine and it decreases swelling, redness, and itching that occurs in the area of skin infection.

        Q. Is it safe to use Candid-B Cream?

        Yes, Candid-B Cream is safe when used according to the doctor’s advice and for a limited duration of time (1-2 weeks). However, in some patients it may cause common side effects like transient burning, itching and irritation at the application site. It may also cause other uncommon or rare side effects. Inform your doctor as soon as possible if you experience any persistent problem while using this medicine.

        Q. Can I stop taking Candid-B Cream when my symptoms are relieved?

        No, do not stop taking Candid-B Cream without completing the full course of treatment. Your symptoms may improve and you may start feeling better before the infection is completely cured but you should complete your advised duration.

        Fact Box

        Habit Forming
        No
        Therapeutic Class
        DERMA

      Weight 2.1 kg
      Dimensions 122 × 145 × 321 cm

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