Candicute 1% Cream is an antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, nappy rash, sweat rash, and vaginal thrush. It kills the fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.

Candicute 1% Cream is used in treating various fungus infections

Uses of Candicute Cream

Treatment of Fungal skin infections

Benefits of Candicute Cream

In Treatment of Fungal skin infections

Candicute 1% Cream is an antifungal medicine. It kills and prevents the growth of fungus. This relieves the symptoms caused by the infection. It may be used to treat infections such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, fungal nappy rash, and fungal sweat rash. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed even if your symptoms have gone. This will prevent the infection from coming back. Using this medicine as prescribed will relieve pain and itching and may help you feel more comfortable with your skin.

Side effects of Candicute Cream

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Candicute

Blisters
Skin peeling
Swelling
Application site irritation

How to use Candicute Cream

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Candicute Cream works

Candicute 1% Cream is an antifungal medication which treats skin infections. It works by killing the fungi on the skin by destroying their cell membrane.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Candicute 1% Cream is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Candicute 1% Cream is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Candicute Cream?

If you miss a dose of Candicute 1% Cream, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Few tips to prevent infection:
- Keep your feet clean and dry, particularly between the toes.
- Cut your nails short and prefer open-toe shoes for everyday use.
- Keep your vagina clean and dry.
- Use a separate clean towel for the infected area.
- Take a shower with antifungal soap after gyming or severe sweating.
- Never share your socks, shoes, and towel with others.
Apply a sufficient amount to cover the affected area and 1 inch of the immediate surrounding skin.
Avoid getting it in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Inform your doctor if the infection does not clear up even after four weeks of treatment.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
If used topically on the nipple area, wash breasts before feeding your child.
Do not apply Candicute 1% Cream on cuts or burns. Keep away from children.
Few tips to prevent infection:
1. Keep your feet clean and dry, particularly between the toes.
2. Cut your nails short and prefer open-toe shoes for everyday use.
3. Keep your vagina clean and dry.
4. Use a separate clean towel for the infected area.
5. Take a shower with antifungal soap after gyming or severe sweating.
6. Never share your socks, shoes, and towel with others.
Apply a sufficient amount to cover the affected area and 1 inch of the immediate surrounding skin.
Avoid getting it in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Inform your doctor if the infection does not clear up even after four weeks of treatment.
If used topically on the nipple area, wash breasts before feeding your child.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Azole derivatives {Imidazoles}

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor

Patient concerns

What is medicine for akin fungal infection.

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

Post a properly focussed picture of the current skin problem. There r plenty of fungal infections of skin

Hello, I work in a very sweaty environment, I recently had a ringworm outbreak, I used EBERNET and it worked perfectly fine for me, On the recommendation of a few friends who suggested to use anti-fungal soap for a few days to ensure that the spores are completely eliminated from my body. Are there any effective anti-fungal soaps or shampoos that I can use to treat ringworm infection? Is there a method to determine if my scalp is affected by ringworm's? If I do happen to have this, What should be my next set of actions to treat ringworm's on scalp, before visiting a hospital/clinic? Regards, PATIENT

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

You need to visit skin specialist for proper examinationWether you are having fungal infections or not

FAQs

What is Candicute 1% Cream used for?

Candicute 1% Cream is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm (fungal skin infection that causes a red scaly rash on different parts of the body), athlete’s foot (fungal infection of the skin on the feet and between the toes), fungal nappy rash and fungal sweat rash. It is also used to relieve irritation of the vulva (external thrush) and irritation occurring at the end of the penis, which may be associated with thrush.

Candicute 1% Cream is effective against which fungi?

Candicute 1% Cream is effective against Trichophyton species which cause ringworm infection, athlete’s foot, and jock itch (fungal infection of the skin in the groin or buttocks). It is also effective against yeast known as Candida which commonly causes vaginal thrush (infection caused by an overgrowth of yeast called Candida albicans).

I have started using Candicute 1% Cream. By when can I expect to start seeing the improvements?

The symptoms of skin infection, such as itching or soreness, should improve within a few days of treatment. However, the signs such as redness and scaling may take longer to disappear. Do not stop applying this medicine before the duration advised by your doctor, even if you feel better.

What precautions are necessary while applying Candicute 1% Cream?

Always wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying Candicute 1% Cream. If you are using the cream for an infected foot, wash and dry your feet thoroughly before applying the cream, especially between the toes, before applying the cream. Candicute 1% Cream should be applied thinly and evenly and rubbed gently onto the affected areas two or three times daily.

For how long should I apply Candicute 1% Cream? Can I stop if the symptoms have completely disappeared?

The duration of treatment depends on the type of infection. In general, the treatment is continued for 1 month for tinea infection and for at least 15 days for candida infection. Do not stop the treatment on your own even if you feel better because the infection may come back as it takes some time to kill the fungus.

Is Candicute 1% Cream safe to use in children?

Candicute 1% Cream is safe for children only if taken as directed by the doctor. It should be given to children in the correct dose only for the prescribed length of time. Minor side effects may occur but usually, they are not bothersome. However, if you develop a burning sensation, redness, and itching (which is severe in nature), stop the medicine and contact your doctor.

Are there any measures that should be taken to help a faster recovery?

Keep the affected skin areas clean and dry but avoid excessive rubbing. You may have the urge to scratch because of itchiness but avoid scratching as it will damage the surface of the skin and cause the infection to spread further. Do not share towels, bath mats, etc. with other people as you could spread the infection to them.

Does Candicute 1% Cream affect contraception?

Candicute 1% Cream may reduce the effectiveness of rubber contraceptives, like diaphragms and condoms. If you are using the cream on the vulva or penis, you should use alternative methods of contraception, for at least 5 days after using Candicute 1% Cream.

What is Candicute 1% Cream used for?

Candicute 1% Cream is effective against which fungi?

I have started using Candicute 1% Cream. By when can I expect to start seeing the improvements?

What precautions are necessary while applying Candicute 1% Cream?

For how long should I apply Candicute 1% Cream? Can I stop if the symptoms have completely disappeared?

Is Candicute 1% Cream safe to use in children?

Are there any measures that should be taken to help a faster recovery?

Does Candicute 1% Cream affect contraception?

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