Candid Cream 15 g

Candid Cream 15 g is a topical antifungal cream containing clotrimazole 15 g in each tube. It belongs to the azole antifungal drug class and is used on the skin to treat fungal infections such as athlete’s foot, jock itch, ringworm, and cutaneous candidiasis. Candid Cream 15 g works by stopping the growth of the fungus that causes the infection. This cream is applied directly to the affected skin to help relieve itching, redness, and scaling.

How it works: Clotrimazole interferes with the fungus’s cell membrane, which weakens the organism and stops it from multiplying. As a cream, Candid Cream 15 g delivers the medicine directly to the infected skin so it can act where the fungus is growing.

Candid Cream 15 g is a single 15 g tube size, which is convenient for treating a small area or for short courses on localized skin infections. Because there are no other strengths or forms of Candid sold here, this product fits typical topical clotrimazole use where a doctor chooses a cream for direct skin application rather than an oral medicine or a different dosage form.

• Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis)
• Jock itch (tinea cruris)
• Ringworm (tinea corporis)
• Skin yeast infections (cutaneous candidiasis)
• Fungal rash with itching and scaling

• Wash and dry the affected skin before applying Candid Cream 15 g.
• Apply a thin layer to the affected area and a small amount of surrounding skin.
• Rub it in gently until the cream disappears.
• Use it exactly as directed by your doctor, often twice daily for several weeks depending on the infection.
• Keep using it for the full prescribed course, even if symptoms improve sooner.
• Wash your hands after applying it, unless the hands are the area being treated.

Each tube of Candid Cream 15 g contains 15 g of clotrimazole cream, so the dose is measured by how much cream you apply, not by tablets or capsules. The doctor decides how often to apply Candid Cream 15 g, commonly 2 times a day for skin fungal infections, and there is no fixed daily maximum that applies to every patient because the amount depends on the affected area and the prescription.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Clotrimazole may include:

• Mild burning or stinging at the application site
• Itching
• Redness
• Skin irritation
• Dryness or peeling
• Mild rash

• For external use only; do not use in the eyes, mouth, or vagina unless a doctor specifically tells you to.
• Do not apply to broken, raw, or severely inflamed skin unless instructed by your clinician.
• Tell your doctor if you are allergic to clotrimazole or other azole antifungals.
• Avoid covering the treated area with tight dressings unless your doctor says to do so.
• If the infection is on the feet, keep the area clean and dry and change socks regularly.
• Stop and seek medical advice if the rash worsens, blisters, or does not improve as expected.
• Ask a doctor before using on children or during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

• Other topical antifungal products used on the same area
• Corticosteroid creams applied to the same rash
• Other irritating skin products such as alcohol-based lotions or astringents
• Occlusive dressings that can change how the cream behaves on the skin

Store Candid Cream 15 g at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep the tube away from excessive heat and moisture.