Candid-V6
Drug name: Candid V6
Other names used:
- Canesten®
Active Ingredients:
Clotrimazole
Therapeutic actions: The active ingredient of Candid V6 is clotrimazole, which is an antifungal medication used to treat vaginal infections caused by fungi(Candida) and yeasts. Clotrimazole works by killing the fungi by interfering with Candida cell membranes. Clotrimazole reduces the production of substances known as ergosterol, which is an essential component of Candida cell membranes. Insufficiency of ergosterol tends to appear the holes in the fungal cell membrane, making Bacteria nonviable.
Indications: Clotrimazole used to treat vaginal thrush(vaginal infection caused by Candida). Candida infection causes discharges and inflammation from the vagina.
Contraindications and cautions:
You should not use Candid-V6 (Clotrimazole) in the following conditions:
- allergy to Clotrimazole
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- In pregnancy
You should consult your health care provider prior to taking Candid-V6:
- If you experience vaginal thrush for the first time.
- If you experienced more than two infections in the last six months.
- If you are under 14 or over 60 years of age.
Warning!
- Do not take this medication by mouth
- If your sexual partner also has symptoms of Candida infection he should get antifungal medications as well.
- Talk with your doctor if you do not experience any improvement within a week.
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Clotrimazole will experience it or any other.
- Irritation of the Vagina
- Burning sensation.
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with Clotrimazole, please read the information provided with Clotrimazole or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Candid-V6. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
Especially pay attention to other medications used to treat vaginal thrush.
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Candid-V6 with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
