Antimicrobial, antiparasitic medicines. Ointment 'Candid'

The drug "Candid" (candid) refers to antimicrobial, antiparasitic drugs. According to its formological action, the drug has a wide range of uses as an antifungal drug. Clotrimazole, as an imidazole derivative, is the active ingredient of Candide. Instructions for use notes that in small dosages the drug acquires fungistatic properties, and in large quantities shows 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, provoking the lysis of the cell.

With the help of medicines on the basis of "Candida" are treated a variety of diseases: mycosis nails, colorful lichen, dermatophytosis of various parts of the body, candidiasis of the skin, candidiasis vulvitis, candidiasis paronychia, candidal balanitis, candidiasis of the external genitals and anus, erythrasms, fungal diaper dermatitis.

The pharmacological industry has established various forms of the release of the medicinal product. In pharmacies you can find tablets, creams, powders, solutions and lotions, the most common is the "Candide" ointment.

To achieve a therapeutic effect, it is recommended to treat the affected area of the skin two to three times a day. Ointment "Candide" rubbed into dry clean skin. Treatment takes place under the supervision of a doctor. "Candide" ointment instruction recommends use for a month after the disappearance of symptoms, it helps prevent relapse and promotes complete mycological cure.

In very rare cases of external use of "Candida" local irritation manifests itself, as a rule, it disappears on its own while the treatment process continues. About all contraindications that can interfere with the use of "Candide" ointment, you should directly consult with your doctor.

Overdoses with external use do not pose any danger to either the health or the life of the patient. Accidental reception of "Candida" inside (often when packing in the form of tabletol) can provoke the appearance of a feeling of nausea, induce vomiting. Anorexia, liver dysfunction, gastralgia, rarely, but there is drowsiness, as well as hallucinations, there is a possibility of the occurrence of pollakiuria, allergic reactions are possible.

As there is no specific antidote, standard detoxification methods based on activated carbon reception 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, stored at a temperature of up to 25 degrees Celsius. One gram of 1% ointment contains 10 mg of clotrimazole.

When used externally, Candide ointment can not be applied to skin areas where there is a breach of the integrity of the skin. It is necessary to monitor the liver with the patient's liver failure.

Even after thoroughly studying the properties of the Candid preparation, it is necessary to consult a doctor before using it. Any information on medicines is given for informational purposes only. For a fuller volume of information about a particular drug, you need to refer to the source materials from the manufacturer.