What is Candid-B Cream?
Candid-B Cream is a prescription medicine for treating various fungal types of skin infections.
This cream minimizes symptoms of inflammation like swelling, redness, and itching.
It is a combination of Beclomethasone and Clotrimazole, which belong to a class of drugs called Corticosteroids and Antibiotics.
This medicine is also used to treat athlete’s foot, allergic rhinitis, jock itch, oral thrush, ringworms, and fungal infections of the armpit.
After a valid prescription from the doctor, this medicine can be purchased from a licensed pharmacy.
Uses of Candid-B Cream
Doctors prescribe Candid-B Cream for:
Treatment of skin infections caused by fungi such as sweat rash, athlete’s foot, vaginal thrush, and ringworm.
How does Candid-B cream work?
Candid-B cream combines two medications, Beclometasone and Clotrimazole, which treat skin infections.
Beclometasone is a steroid that obstructs the production of certain chemical messengers that cause skin swelling, redness, and itching.
Clotrimazole is an antifungal that stops fungi from growing on your skin by preventing them from creating a protective covering.
How to use Candid-B cream?
This medication is for external use only. It is essential to use this cream in dose and duration as directed by your doctor.
A thin layer of this cream should be applied only on your affected areas of skin with dry and clean hands.
If this medicine gets in your eyes, mouth, nose, or vagina, rinse with water quickly.
It might take several days to weeks for your symptoms to improve, but continue using it regularly.
The course of treatment should be completed to assure better effectiveness of this medication.
If your condition does not improve or worsens, immediately consult your doctor.
Do not recommend this medicinal cream to anyone else, even if they experience symptoms similar to yours.
Side effects of Candid-B cream
Not following your doctor’s recommendation for the prescribed dose can cause you to experience side effects.
However, most side effects do not require medical attention and disappear once your skin adjusts to Candid-B cream. Some common side effects of Candid-B cream include:
- Skin rash
- Blisters under skin
- Burning sensation
- Burning or tingling sensation of skin
- Easy bruising of skin
- Itchy and dry skin
Seek medical help if any of your side effects persist or worsen.
Precautions and Warnings for Candid-B Cream
Candid-B cream should not be used by patients who are allergic to it, beclomethasone, Clotrimazole, or have other allergies. This medicine might contain some inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions.
It is not prescribed for patients with skin disorders such as rosacea, acne, perioral dermatitis, and viral & fungal infections.
Before applying Candid B cream, inform the doctor if you suffer from the following medical conditions:
- Psoriasis
- Liver disease
- Allergic reaction to any substance
Do not use this medicine to treat skin infections caused by fungi.
Let your doctor know beforehand if you use any other topical medicines or suffer from different skin disorders.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women must use this medication with proper consultation and caution.
Frequently asked questions about Candid-B Cream (FAQs)
Is it safe to use Candid-B cream?
Candid-B cream is safe when used according to the doctor’s advice and for a limited time, i.e., 1-2 weeks.
Can I stop using Candid-B cream once my symptoms are relieved?
Continue using this medicine after completing the entire course of treatment.
Your symptoms might improve, and you may feel better before the infection is completely cured. Complete your treatment duration as advised by a doctor.
Is Candid-B cream safe for use in children?
Candid-B cream is not prescribed for children under two years of age. Before applying this medicine, consult your doctor.
