Cansoft: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Cansoft Information

Cansoft is a prescription medicine that is available as a Pessary. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Thrush. Secondary and off-label uses of Cansoft have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cansoft. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Cansoft have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Cansoft go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cansoft is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Cansoft's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cansoft related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cansoft contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Cansoft have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cansoft is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Cansoft Benefits & Uses
Cansoft Dosage & How to Take
Cansoft Side Effects
Cansoft Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Cansoft with Other Drugs
Cansoft Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Cansoft
Cansoft Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Cansoft Benefits & Uses

Cansoft is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fungal Infections (Read More - Home Remedies for Fungal Infection)
Candidal Infection
Thrush

Other Benefits

Ringworm (Read More - Home Remedies for Ringworm)
Athlete's Foot
Jock itch
Tinea Versicolor
Vaginitis
Skin Infections
Vulvitis
Penile Yeast Infection
Ear canal infection
Belly Button Infection

Cansoft Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Cansoft Related Warnings

Is the use of Cansoft safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Cansoft in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Cansoft safe during breastfeeding?

Cansoft does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cansoft on the Kidneys?

Cansoft does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Cansoft on the Liver?

Cansoft is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Cansoft on the Heart?

Cansoft is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cansoft with Other Drugs

Cansoft should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Mild

Amphotericin B

Cansoft Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cansoft unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Abdominal Pain
Diabetes
AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome

Frequently asked Questions about Cansoft

Is this Cansoft habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Cansoft.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Cansoft as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Cansoft is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Cansoft is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Cansoft Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cansoft

Taking Cansoft with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cansoft

Taking Cansoft with alcohol has not been seen to have harmful effects. However, please be careful if you do so.

Safe

Frequently asked Questions about Cansoft

Question over 4 years ago

Does Cansoft treat eczema ?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

No, ideally Cansoft is not used in eczema because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Cansoft?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Take Cansoft as directed by your dermatologist. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your dermatologist.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Cansoft work?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Cansoft inhibit the fungal cytochrome P450 enzyme lanosterol 14- demethylase and thus block ergosterol synthesis leading to membrane abnormalities in the fungus. It kills the fungus by destroying its cell membrane.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Cansoft?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Cansoft is a brand name of clotrimazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called antifungal. It is used to treat antifungal infections such as tinea corporis (fungal infection of the skin or scalp known as ringworm), tinea cruris (fungal infection in the skin of the genitals known as Jock itch), tinea pedis (fungal infection between the toes also known as athlete's foot), cutaneous candidiasis (skin and nail fungal infection), tinea versicolor (discolored patches of skin), and vaginal candidiasis (a yeast infection of the vagina).

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Cansoft be used on scalp ?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cansoft can be used on the scalp but it has poor efficacy in tinea capitis (scalp). Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.