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Candex is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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.
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Is the use of Candex safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Candex in pregnant women.
Is the use of Candex safe during breastfeeding?
Candex is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Candex on the Kidneys?
Using Candex does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Candex on the Liver?
Candex is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Candex on the Heart?
Using Candex does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Candex should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Candex unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Candex habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Candex is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Candex since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Candex should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Candex is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Candex
You can take Candex with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Candex
Consuming limited amounts of alcohol while taking Candex does not cause any harmful effects. But it is best to observe caution.
Candex 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.
No, Candex does not cause stomach upset when taken orally or applied topically.
No, ideally Candex can't be used on the face but please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
Candex 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).
No, Candex is an antifungal drug. 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 (a fungal infection between the toes 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).
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References
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