Antimicrobial, antiparasitic medicines. Ointment "Candide"
Candid drug (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 beginsinteract with mitochondrial and peroxidase enzymes, thereby increasing the concentration of hydrogen peroxide, reaching a toxic level, which adversely affects the cells of fungi and leads to their death.
Also clotrimazole displays an antifungal effectdue 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 lysis of the cell.
With the help of drugs based on"Candida" are treated with a variety of diseases: nail mycosis, pityriasis versicolor, tinea different body parts, skin candidiasis, candida vulvitis, candida paronychia, balanitis candidiasis, candida external genitals and anus, erythrasma, fungal nappy rash.
The pharmacological industry has establishedvarious forms of release of the drug. In pharmacies, you can find tablets, creams, powders, solutions and lotions, the most common is Candide ointment.
To achieve a therapeutic effectit 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 outdoor use"Candida" shows local irritation, 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 your doctor.
Overdose with external use is notrepresent no 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 trigger the appearance of a feeling of nausea, induce vomiting. Anorexia, abnormal liver function, gastralgia, rarely, but there is drowsiness, as well as hallucinations, there is a possibility of the occurrence of pollakiuria, allergic reactions are possible.
Since there is no specific antidote, standard detoxification methods based on activated charcoal intake 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.
With external use, Candide ointment can not be used.apply to areas of the skin where there are violations of the integrity of the skin. It is necessary to monitor the liver with the patient's liver failure.
Even thoroughly studying the properties of the drug"Candide", it is necessary to consult a doctor before using it. Any information on medicines is given for informational purposes only. For a more complete volume of information about a particular drug, you need to refer to the source materials from the manufacturer.
