Manufacturer: Merck Ltd
Salt Composition : Itraconazole(100mg)
Strip of 4 Capsule
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Candistat Capsule should be taken in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. It should be swallowed whole and can be taken with food. To get the most benefit, take this medicine at evenly spaced times and continue using it until your prescription is finished, even if your symptoms disappear after a few days. If you stop the treatment too early, the infection may return and if you miss doses you can increase your risk of infections that are resistant to further treatment. Tell your doctor if the infection does not get better or if it gets worse.
Candistat Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungi and is used to treat infections of the mouth, throat, vagina, and other parts of the body including fingernails and toenails. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.
The pharmacokinetics of itraconazole in man are characterized by a good oral absorption, an extensive tissue distribution with tissue concentrations many times higher than in plasma, a relatively long elimination half-life of about one day and a biotransformation into a large number of metabolites.
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 Candistat
Nausea
Common cold
Cough
Blurred vision
Menstrual disorder
a painful condition that affects the nerves in the legs and arms called peripheral neuropathy.
hearing loss.
a low supply of oxygen rich blood to the heart.
heart valve disease.
chronic heart failure.
absence of stomach acid.
decreased stomach acid.
decreased kidney function.
Candistat Capsule 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.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Candistat Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Candistat Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Use with caution Below 9years: Contraindicated
Candistat Capsule 4's belongs to a class of drugs called antifungals used to treat various fungal and yeast infections of skin, mouth, nails, hands, feet, digestive tract, throat, vagina and other parts of the body. Fungal infection is a skin disease in which a fungus attacks the tissue and cause infection.
Candistat Capsule 4's may interact with antacids (esomeprazole, omeprazole, pantoprazole), corticosteroids (fluticasone, budesonide), opioid pain killers (hydrocodone), blood thinners (warfarin), blood cholesterol-lowering medicines (simvastatin), anti-allergic drug (terfenadine) and antianxiety.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Candistat Capsulet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Candistat Capsule, 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.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Candistat Capsule helps treat fungal infections of mouth, skin, vagina or any other parts of the body.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Take it with food, preferably at the same time everyday.
Use a reliable method of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Candistat Capsule.
Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
Inform your doctor if you develop allergic reactions, nerve pain, or hearing loss.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Candistat Capsule is to be taken with food.
Q. What is Candistat Capsule used for?
Candistat Capsule is used to treat fungal infections caused by Trichophyton spp., Microsporum spp., and Epidermophyton floccosum. The infections caused could be ringworm infection, infection of the feet, or infection in the groin and buttocks. This medicine also treats persistent infection of fingernails and toenails, persistent candida (yeast) infections of vagina or candida (yeast) infections of the mouth or throat in patients with lower disease resistance. It is also used in the treatment of cryptococcal infection and infections caused by Histoplasma, aspergillus, and Blastomyces.
Q. For how long do I need to take Candistat Capsule?
The dose and length of treatment depends on the type and site of infection and your response to the treatment. For example, if you are taking Candistat Capsule for athlete’s foot (fungal infection of the skin on the feet and between the toes), the dose may need to be taken for 30 days, on the other hand, if you are taking it for candidal infection of the vagina, the dose may span from 1 day to 3 days depending on the dosage advised by the doctor.
Q. What should I do if I skip a dose of Candistat Capsule?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not double the dose to make up for the forgotten dose.
Q. I am taking Candistat Capsule for nail infection but there does not seem to be any improvement. Can I stop taking it?
No, you should not stop taking Candistat Capsule without completing the entire course because doing so may not completely cure the fungal infection. It usually takes about 6-9 months for nail lesions to disappear because after the medicine eliminates the fungus, the new nail takes several months to grow. Do not worry if you do not see any improvement during the treatment.
Q. Why has my doctor asked me to get blood tests done?
Your doctor is probably trying to monitor your liver’s functioning. Candistat Capsule may cause serious liver damage. Therefore, if you develop loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, or abdominal pain while taking Candistat Capsule, you should tell your doctor immediately.
Q. Can I take antacid and Candistat Capsule together?
Candistat Capsule can be utilized by the body if there is sufficient acid in the stomach. Medicines for stomach ulcers, heartburn, or indigestion neutralize the acid produced by the stomach. Therefore, take antacids or any such medicine about 2 hours after taking Candistat Capsule. If you are taking antacids (medicines that stop the production of stomach acid), take Candistat Capsule capsules with a drink of cola.
Q. What is drug resistance? Is it possible to develop resistance to Candistat Capsule?
Sometimes it happens that the fungi get modified in your body and the medicine no longer works. This is called drug resistance. Resistance to Candistat Capsule has been reported with some candida species (krusei, glabrata, and tropicalis). Candistat Capsule should not be used for infection caused due to these species. Take the complete course of Candistat Capsule to avoid drug resistance.
Q. I have been on alprazolam for quite some time. Is it okay if I start Candistat Capsule now?
Yes, you can take both Alprazolam and Candistat Capsule together, but keep a watch on the side effects of alprazolam such as lightheadedness or drowsiness. If side effects appear after taking Candistat Capsule, talk to your doctor who will modify the dose of alprazolam.
Q. My doctor prescribed Candistat Capsule to me but not to my friend who had a similar fungal infection because she was on dofetilide. Why is it so?
Your doctor did not prescribe Candistat Capsule to your friend because Candistat Capsule interferes with the working of dofetilide. This interference can cause disturbed electrical activity of the heart, which can be harmful to the patient.
