The drug "Candide" (candid) refers to antimicrobial, antiparasitic drugs. According to its formacological effect, the drug has a wide range of uses as an antifungal drug. Clotrimazole as a derivative of imidazole is the active substance of the drug "Candide". The instructions for use note that in small doses, the drug acquires fungistatic properties, and in large quantities exhibits a fungicidal effect, while affecting non-proliferating cells.
In fungicidal concentrations, clotrimazole begins to interact with mitochondrial and peroxidase enzymes, thereby increasing the concentration of hydrogen peroxide, reaching a toxic level, which adversely affects fungal cells and leads to their death.
Clotrimazole also exhibits an antifungal effect due to disorders associated with ergosterol located in the membranes of fungal cells. This, in turn, leads to changes in the permeability of the cell membrane, causing cell lysis.
With the help of Candida-based medicines, a variety of diseases are treated: mycosis of the nails, multi-colored lichen, dermatophytosis of various parts of the body, candidiasis of the skin, candida vulvitis, candida paronychia, candida balanitis, candidiasis of the external genitalia and anus, erythrasma, fungal diaper dermatitis.
The pharmaceutical industry has established a variety of forms of drug release. In pharmacies you can find pills, creams, powders, solutions and lotions, the most common is Candide ointment.
To achieve a therapeutic effect, it is recommended to treat the affected area of the skin from two to three times a day. Candide ointment is rubbed into dry, clean skin. Treatment takes place under the supervision of a physician. "Candide" ointment instruction recommends using within a month after the disappearance of symptoms, this helps to prevent relapse and contributes to a complete mycological cure.
In very rare cases of external use of Candida, local irritation appears, as a rule, it disappears on its own when the treatment process continues. All contraindications that may interfere with the use of Candide ointment should be consulted directly with your doctor.
Overdoses with external use pose no danger to either the health or life of the patient. Accidental ingestion of "Candida" inside (often when packed in the form of tablets) can provoke a feeling of nausea, cause vomiting. Anorexia, impaired liver function, gastralgia are possible, rarely, but drowsiness is manifested, as well as hallucinations, there is a chance of the appearance of pollakiuria, allergic reactions are possible.
Since there is no specific antidote, standard methods of detoxification based on the intake of activated carbon and symptomatic therapy are recommended.
Ointment "Candide" refers to the list of preparations B. It is recommended to protect it from direct sunlight and moisture, store at a temperature of up to 25 degrees Celsius. One gram of 1% ointment contains 10 mg of clotrimazole.
With external use, Candide ointment should not be applied to skin areas where there are violations of the integrity of the skin. It is necessary to monitor the condition of the liver in the presence of liver failure in the patient.
Even thoroughly studying the properties of the drug "Candide", it is necessary to consult a doctor before using it. Any information on medicines is provided for informational purposes only. For a more complete amount of information about a particular drug, you must contact the source from the manufacturer.