How to Apply Candid B Cream For Yeast Infection

Candid B cream combines Clotrimazole and Beclomethasone to treat yeast infection. It is an antifungal drug typically used to treat fungal infections, including oral thrush, ringworm, and vaginal yeast infections. The topical preparation is also used to treat athlete’s foot and jock itch.

Candid B cream is a medicinal ointment dermatologists prescribe to manage skin irritation caused by fungal infections. The medicine is manufactured by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited and is supplied in a 20 gm tube package.

Clotrimazole and beclomethasone are the two active ingredients that make the topical formulation effective in preventing fungal growth, thereby reducing the redness, swelling, and inflammation associated with fungal infections. Beclomethasone is a corticosteroid used topically to reduce skin inflammation. It works by destroying the fungal cells in the body. Clotrimazole is an antifungal drug that stops the activity of fungi and prevents their growth. This way, the medication stops the spreading of irritation and infection on the skin, vagina, penis, and groin area.

Usage and Precautions

Candid B cream should be used as directed by your dermatologist. Do not forget to inform your dermatologist about your general health condition, physical health status, and current medications (if you use them). This will help your dermatologist to determine the correct dose for you.

Check these precautionary measures while using Candid B cream for yeast infections:

• Apply the cream only to the area affected by the fungal infection. Take a pea size and apply a thin layer all over the affected area. Rub gently and allow the medication to get absorbed into the skin.
• Apply the cream 2 to 3 times daily to eliminate the redness and inflammation associated with the infection.
• If you miss the application, do not apply twice to compensate for the dose. Applying more is not a trick to make your medication work fast.
• Be careful while applying Candid B antifungal cream around the delicate area of your eyes. The eyes should always be protected from exposure to any medicinal substance.
• The medicine is for external use only; do not take it orally.
• Always check the expiry date before purchasing any medication. Do not administer this topical formulation to anyone with the same symptoms.
• Store the 20 gm tube at room temperature. Avoid exposure to heat, moisture, and sunlight.

Before applying Candid B cream, consult your dermatologist if you have any of the following:

• History of fungal vaginitis
• Vaginal ulcers or vulvar ulcers
• Any of you or your partner has any sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
• If you are pregnant or planning to conceive
• Allergies to antifungal medications
• Abnormal or irregular vaginal bleeding

Do not combine two medicinal products; if you are doing this, you are at risk of developing drug interactions.