Candid 1% Lotion 30ml

CANDID contains Clotrimazole which belongs to a group of medicines called antifungal agents. Uses: CANDID is used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, fungal intertrigo and fungal infections of the outer and middle ear Safety Information: Talk to your doctor before using this medicine, if you: Are allergic to clotrimazole or any other ingredient of this medicine Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding Tell your doctor, if you are using any other topical medicine Direction of use: Always use this medicine exactly as told by your doctor If the feet are infected, they should be washed and dried thoroughly, especially between the toes, before applying the medicine For skin infections, CANDID should be applied thinly and evenly to the affected areas two or three times daily The treatment should be continued for at least two weeks after the disappearance of all signs of infection If you use more CANDID Do not use more than the amount recommended above If you forget to use CANDID Apply the medicine as soon as possible and then continue the rest of your treatment as usual If you stop to use CANDID Do not stop using this medicine without your doctors advice Side effects: Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Itching, rash, blisters, burning, discomfort, swelling, irritation, redness or peeling of skin Swallowing or breathing problems Swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue Weakness, feeling dizzy or faint Nausea Storage: Keep out of reach of children Store at room temperature (15-25°C) Do not use CANDID after the expiry date You can help the treatment to work if you follow these simple self-help tips: Although the infected area will itch, try not to scratch Scratching will damage the surface of the skin and cause the infection to spread further Keep the affected skin areas clean Pay particular attention to drying the skin, but avoid excessive rubbing Do not share towels, bath mats, etc. with other people as you could spread the infection to them Always wash your hands after treating the infection to prevent it from spreading If you have athlete’s foot remember to dry the skin between the toes thoroughly