Manufacturer: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Clotrimazole(1% w/v), Selenium(2.5% w/v)
Bottle of 75ml Lotion
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Candid TV Suspension 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.
Candid TV Suspension 75 ml is composed of two medicines: 'Clotrimazole' (antifungal) and 'Selenium sulfide' (anti-infective). Clotrimazole works by stopping the growth of the fungi cell by causing damage and leaking out all content, thereby killing it.
Clotrimazole exerts its action primarily by damaging the permeability barrier in the fungal cytoplasmic membrane. [6] Clotrimazole thereby inhibits the biosynthesis of ergosterol in a concentration-dependent manner by inhibiting the demethylation of 14 alpha lanosterol,selenium appears to lie in a selenium-containing compound which acts as a carrier of vitamin E and which may function in absorption, retention, prevention of destruction, and perhaps transfer across cell membranes of d-α-tocopherol, thereby enhancing its biological activity in the blood.
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 TV
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Onychomycosis. Topical clotrimazole is not effective for onychomycosis.
Pregnancy.
Breast-feeding.
Contraceptive Devices, Menstruation.
Azole Antifungals Hypersensitivity.
Ocular Exposure, Ophthalmic Administration.
Drug-drug Interactions.
Candid TV Suspension may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
No interaction found/established
Candid TV Suspension is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Use with caution Below 9years: Contraindicated
Candid TV Suspension is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm (fungal skin infection that causes a red scaly rash on different parts of the body), athlete's foot (fungal infection of the skin on the feet and between the toes), fungal nappy rash and fungal sweat rash.
CLOTRIMAZOLE+SELENIUM SULFIDE can interact with tacrolimus (immunosuppressant), and trimetrexate (anticancer/antibiotic).
Shake it well and apply to the area evenly.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Candid TV Suspension, 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.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Candid TV Suspension must be applied as a thin layer on the affected area as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not use this medicine more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Before each application, wash the affected area with soap and water and dry well.
Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or nose. 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.
Inform your doctor if the treated skin area does not improve after 2-4 weeks of treatment.
This medicine is for external use only. Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Shake it well and apply to the area evenly.
Q. What is Candid TV Suspension used for?
Candid TV Suspension is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm (fungal skin infection that causes a red scaly rash on different parts of the body), athlete’s foot (fungal infection of the skin on the feet and between the toes), fungal nappy rash and fungal sweat rash. It is also used to relieve irritation of the vulva (external thrush) and irritation occurring at the end of the penis, which may be associated with thrush.
Q. Candid TV Suspension is effective against which fungi?
Candid TV Suspension is effective against Trichophyton species which cause ringworm infection, athlete’s foot and jock itch (fungal infection of the skin in the groin or buttocks). It is also effective against yeast, known as Candid TV Suspension, which commonly causes vaginal thrush (infection caused by an overgrowth of yeast called candida albicans).
Q. I have started using Candid TV Suspension. By when can I expect to start seeing the improvements?
The symptoms of skin infection, such as itching or soreness, should improve within a few days of treatment. However, signs such as redness and scaling may take longer to disappear. Do not stop applying this medicine before the duration advised by your doctor, even if you feel better.
Q. What precautions are necessary while applying Candid TV Suspension?
Always wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying Candid TV Suspension. If you are using the cream for an infected foot, wash and dry your feet thoroughly before applying the cream, especially between the toes. Apply a thin and even layer of Candid TV Suspension to the affected area and gently rub it into the skin two or three times daily.
Q. For how long should I apply Candid TV Suspension? Can I stop if the symptoms have completely disappeared?
The duration of treatment depends on the type of infection. In general, the treatment is continued for 1 month for tinea infection and for at least for 15 days for Candid TV Suspension infection. Do not stop the treatment on your own even if you feel better because the infection may come back as Candid TV Suspension takes some time to kill the fungus.
Q. Is Candid TV Suspension safe to use in children?
Candid TV Suspension is safe for children only if taken as directed by the doctor. It should be given to children in the correct dose only for the prescribed length of time. Minor side effects may occur but usually, they are not bothersome. However, if your child develops a burning sensation, redness and itching (which is severe in nature), stop the medicine and contact the doctor.
Q. Are there any measures that should be taken to help a faster recovery?
Keep the affected skin areas clean and dry, but avoid excessive rubbing. You may have the urge to scratch because of itchiness but avoid scratching as it will damage the surface of skin and cause the infection to spread further. Do not share towels, bath mats, etc. with other people as you could spread the infection to them.
Q. Does Candid TV Suspension affect contraception?
Candid TV Suspension may reduce the effectiveness of rubber contraceptives, like diaphragms and condoms. If you are using the cream on the vulva or penis, you should use alternative methods of contraception, for at least 5 days after using Candid TV Suspension.
