The medicine "Candide" is used to combat fungal pathologies. The tool has a wide range of effects. It is made in the form of tablets, cream and powder. One of the most effective drugs against ailments of the skin and nail plates is Candide powder. The features of this tool are described in sections of the article.
Drug characteristics
The drug is prescribed for the treatment of various infectious pathologies of the epidermis. One of the advantages of the drug is that it can be used to treat children. Many medications to combat fungal ailments have many contraindications, and also adversely affect the body of patients. Powder "Candide" is tolerated much easier than some other drugs. The main active ingredient of the drug is clotrimazole. Its content in one gram of powder is only 10 mg. The component contributes to the death of pathogenic microbes, as well as the restoration of damaged tissues.
Other ingredients
What additional substances are contained in the Candide powder?
The instructions for use indicate that the composition of the product includes:
- Corn starch.
- Fragrance.
- Talc peeled.
- Colloidal dioxide.
Powder "Candide" has an advantage over other forms of release funds. It is explained by the fact that the components that are part of the drug dry the skin. Excess moisture contributes to the rapid spread of fungal infection. Thus, the use of powder as a method of therapy accelerates the healing process.
Treatment features
The patient needs to use the drug "Candide" (powder) according to the instructions, carefully studying the characteristics of the medication and the rules for its use. The tool has side effects. In addition, there are some contraindications to its use. Individual nuances about the treatment with this drug should be discussed with a specialist. If necessary, a dermatologist will give certain recommendations depending on the condition of the patient and the results of the examination.
In what cases is the drug used?
The medication is used in the presence of the following pathologies:
- Fungal infections of the nail plates and epidermis.
- Mycosis of a secondary nature.
- Inflammatory processes in the female external genital organs.
- Dermatitis diaper.
- Fungal interdigital erosion.
- Deprive multi-colored.
Powder "Candide" for newborns with diaper dermatitis can be used only on the recommendation of a specialist. The child should not prescribe the medicine on his own.
Contraindications Negative reactions of the body to the drug
It is not recommended to use the powder in the early stages of gestation. It is undesirable to use this tool for people with hypersensitivity to the active substance of the drug (clotrimazole). Therapy will not produce tangible results if you use the medicine together with nystatin or antibacterial drugs.
Negative reactions of the body against the background of the use of powder are extremely rare. They are usually associated with the presence in the patient of hypersensitivity to the drug. In such cases, a swelling, a red tint of the epidermis is observed, there is a sensation of tingling, irritation, itching.
Rashes in the form of urticaria appear on the surface of the skin. If these symptoms are mild, therapy is not necessary to cancel. If there is severe discomfort, you should contact a specialist with a request to replace the drug.
The use of funds for fungal pathologies of nails
Before using the medicine, it is necessary to treat the affected areas. This procedure helps to increase the effectiveness of the medication. Thirty minutes before applying Candide powder, the nail plates are steamed in warm water with the addition of potassium permanganate or soda.
You must keep your feet or hands in this solution for about a quarter of an hour. Then fingers should be wiped dry. The nail plates are trimmed and treated with a nail file. The powder is applied to the affected area. The medicine is used three times a day. The duration of use of the drug depends on the patient's condition, it is determined by a dermatologist. A positive effect is usually achieved after five days of therapy. It is necessary to undergo a course of treatment to the end in order to prevent relapse. You can use powder and as a way to prevent fungal infections. But in this case, you should first consult with your doctor. Sometimes doctors recommend that patients use the drug in complex therapy.
The use of medication to treat children
It is known that infants often have diaper rash. They appear in the genital area, in the neck, arms, legs. Fungi that cause candidiasis quickly multiply in these areas. Ordinary talcum powder is not able to eliminate such a pathology. Therefore, doctors are advised to use other means. Candide, a powder for children, is used to combat skin ailments in infants. The drug should be used only after consulting a specialist.
The product is applied to the affected skin two to three times a day. Before using the medication, it is necessary to treat the epidermis with warm water and baby soap, then wipe it dry. You can sprinkle powder on your baby’s clothes. During the treatment period, the baby should have air baths as often as possible, and refuse to use diapers. After the first application of the product, children are often anxious, because the drug causes a tingling sensation. After some time, it passes.
The duration of therapy is usually about seven days. However, with the advanced type of pathology, the course of treatment can be extended on the recommendation of a specialist. To prevent the recurrence of diaper dermatitis, the skin is treated with powder 1 time per day for a week. In case of allergic manifestations, the use of the drug is stopped. In this case, the pediatrician picks up another drug for the child.
Medicines with a similar effect
The powder is used to kill fungi such as Candida and some other types of microorganisms.
It is used to treat pathologies of the mucous membranes and skin integuments. In the territory of the Russian Federation, Candide powder and other similar medicines from Indian manufacturers are widespread. This is due to the high quality and relatively low cost of such medicines. There are drugs with a similar effect. These include Kandibene, Nizoral, Kandibiotik.
As a method of treating fungal ailments of the nail plates, the drug is recommended for adult patients. Small children often suck their fingers, and the powder is not intended for internal use. Sometimes experts advise the use of powder in combination with other drugs. So you can achieve the best result.
Customer opinions about the tool
About Candide powder the reviews are mostly positive. The drug is used as a method of treating skin pathologies in both adults and children. According to consumers, the product is effective in the presence of fungal ailments of the epidermis, diaper dermatitis.
It quickly helps to achieve a good result. Patients disappear a burning sensation, a red tint of the skin and swelling. Wet areas of diaper rash and scars are dried. The tool eliminates the symptoms of the fungus between the fingers and toes. It is inexpensive and economical. However, the medicine also has drawbacks. Some consumers claim that the product has an unpleasant odor due to the presence of perfumes. In addition, about Candide powder for newborns, reviews indicate that in infants prone to allergies, it provokes rashes.