The Brand Name CANDID Has Generic Salt :: Clotrimazole 

CANDID  Is From Company Glenmark Priced :: Rs. 55.80/43.80

CANDID have Clotrimazole is comes under Sub class Anti Microbials (Fungal, of  Main Class Skin

Main Medicine Class:: Skin  Sub Medicine Class :: Anti Microbials (Fungal, 

Indications for Drugs ::

Vaginal itching, burning and discharge associated with recurrent vaginal yeast infections Vulvovaginal candidiasis (Vagonal thrush).

Drug Dose ::

Adult: Vaginal Vulvovaginal candidiasis: Clotrimazole VT 100 & 200- First infections: In general, a 3-day treatment is sufficient for Candida vaginitis. On 3 consecutive nights, Clotrimazole VT 100 or 1 Clotrimazole VT 200 are inserted as deeply as possible into the vagina. This is best achieved when lying on one’s back with the knees slightly bent. Re-infections: In general, a 6-day treatment is sufficient. This applies also to mixed infections with the above-mentioned causative organisms. On six consecutive nights, 1 Clotrimazole VT 100 is inserted as deeply as possible into the vagina. If necessary, 2 Clotrimazole VT 100 (1 in the morning and 1 in the evening) or 1 Clotrimazole VT 200 daily can be used for 6-12 days. Treatment should be timed so as to avoid the menstrual period and be finished before the onset of menstruation. To avoid re-infection, the partner should undergo local treatment with Clotrimazole Cream at the same time. Clotrimazole VT 500- Single dose, complete treatment with one vaginal tablet. The tablet should be inserted as deeply as possible in to the vagina. This is best achieved when lying on one’s back with the knees slightly bent. It is recommended that the treatment should be timed so as to avoid the menstrual period. For prevention of re-infection the partner should be treated locally with Clotrimazole Cream at the same time.

Contraindication ::

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Precautions ::

Avoid contact with eyes upon topical application. Childn <3 yrs. Pregnancy, lactation. Drug Side Effects ::

Topical: Erythema, stinging, irritation; hypersensitivity reactions; contact dermatitis.

Pregnancy category ::

2

Drug Mode of Action ::  

Clotrimazole is a broad-spectrum antifungal which binds to phospholipids in the cell membrane altering cell wall permeability causing a loss in essential intracellular elements.

Drug Interactions ::

Antagonism with polyene antibiotics.