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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Candiderm has a complex composition and has an anti-allergic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antimicotic effect.
Indications Candiderma
It is used for therapeutic procedures in such cases:
- Red flat lichen;
- Epidermophytosis in the area of the stop;
- Accompanied by an infection of the secondary nature of dermatosa;
- Eczema;
- Dermatomycosis (this includes lesions developing in the inguinal zone);
- Dermatosis having an allergic genesis;
- Neurodermatitis, which has a diffuse character;
- Mosquito dermatosis;
- Developing as a result of a bite of any insect dermatitis;
- Atopic dermatitis;
- Itching in the anal and genital region.
Release form
The release of the medication is implemented in the form of a cream, in tubes with a volume of 15 g inside the package - 1 such tube.
Pharmacodynamics
An element of buclomethasone leads to the development of anti-exploration, anti-inflammatory, and in addition to this antipruritic and anti-allergic effects. The medicinal effect develops by slowing down the cumulation of leukocytes, the suppression of phagocytosis, the release of special enzymes and inflammation conductors, and in addition to preventing the development of edema and strengthening tissue strength with blood vessels.
A hentamycin substance is an antibiotic from the aminoglycosides category, which has powerful bactericidal properties. It inhibits the effects of Klebsell, staphylococci, protruses, and in addition, enterobacteria, streptococci, pseudo-monon and E. coli.
The Clotrimazole element has an antimicotic effect. Its fungicidal effect develops by preventing ergosterine synthesis, which is an important component component of the fungus cells.
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Dosing and administration
Cream processing should be carried out 2 times per day-apply it to the affected areas of the epidermis. The duration of therapy is determined by the individual sensitivity of a person regarding the medicine, as well as general therapeutic effectiveness.
After 0.5-1 months of constant use of the drug, the first negative manifestations of a systemic nature can develop.
Use Candiderma during pregnancy
Candiderm should not be prescribed to pregnant women.
Active elements of the drug can take place inside mother's milk; When breastfeeding, this has a negative effect on the baby. Therefore, it is prohibited to combine breastfeeding and the use of medicine.
Contraindications
The main contraindications:
- Chickenpox;
- The presence of increased sensitivity relative to drug components;
- Trophic wounds, as well as open wounds;
- Pink acne;
- Post-vaccination manifestations on the epidermis;
- Viruses that affect the epidermal layer;
- Acne;
- Skin syphilis or tuberculosis.
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Side effects Candiderma
Prolonged use of the cream can provoke general manifestations in the form of suppressing the adrenal cortex function. With proper use, all negative symptoms have weak severity and are transient. Among the side signs:
- Manifestations of allergies: urticaria, contact form of dermatitis, as well as edema;
- Damages of the epidermis: a burning sensation, telangiectasia, peeling, acne of steroid nature, hypertrichosis, hyperemia, a burning sensation and pyoderma. In addition, hypopigmentation, skin stretch marks, the periral form of dermatitis, sweating, epidermal changes in atrophic, skin dryness, furunculosis, maceration and follicolite.
Overdose
With poisoning, glucoseuria, hypokalemia occurs, the level of blood pressure increases and weight increases, and other symptoms of hypercorticism develop.
During therapy, you need to carefully adjust the saline balance and perform timely symptomatic procedures (it is also necessary to completely cancel the use of candiderm).
Storage conditions
Candiderm is forbidden to freeze. Temperature indicators in content - a maximum of 25 ° C.
Shelf life
Candiderm is allowed to be used in the range of 36 months from the date of release of the therapeutic agent.
Application for children
It is forbidden to use the cream for children who have not reached the 16th anniversary. In pediatrics (children 7-16 years old), the drug can only be used from the doctor’s prescription. The epidermis should be processed in the morning and evenings.
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Analogs
Analogues of the medication are the drugs and betagenot with betaderm.
Reviews
Candiderm receives exceptionally positive reviews from doctors. The medicine is transferred without complications and allows you to get the necessary result in a short period.
In the comments on medical forums, people note the high therapeutic effectiveness of candiderm during the treatment of many diseases affecting the epidermis.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Candiderm" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.