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Candizole 2% CREAM Cream: Candizole 2% CREAM cream is an antifungal cream used to treat skin infections caused by dermatophytes, fungi, yeasts, moulds, etc [eg, athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm of the body, cutaneous candidiasis (candida infection of the skin which may occur in diaper areas in babies, in armpits, groins or areas under the breasts)], pityriasis versicolor (commonly called white spots).
Candizole 2% CREAM cream can also be used for erythrasma (a skin infection caused by the bacteria Corynebacterium minutissimum and usually affects areas with skin folds eg, the groin, armpits, between toes).
Candizole 2% CREAM cream can also be used for female fungal infections of the vaginal area. It can also be used in males where inflammation is present in the penis, caused by yeast fungi (Candida vulvitis and Candida balanitis).
Candizole 2% CREAM
Topical Powder:
Skin infections caused by fungi (eg, dermatophytes, yeasts, moulds) is treated with an antifungal product (eg, Candizole 2% CREAM cream).Candizole 2% CREAM powder may be used as an adjuvant to the previously mentioned treatment or as a follow-up treatment (prevention of reinfection) of the previously mentioned fungal infections (dermatomycoses) and erythrasma.
Candizole 2% CREAM is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus.
Candizole 2% CREAM (for the skin) is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and yeast infections.
Candizole 2% CREAM may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Corporis:
Apply Candizole 2% CREAM in a quantity sufficient to cover the affected area and immediately surrounding skin twice a day for 4 weeks, depending on the nature and severity of the infection.
Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Cruris:
Apply Candizole 2% CREAM in a quantity sufficient to cover the affected area and immediately surrounding skin twice a day for 2 weeks, depending on the nature and severity of the infection.
Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Pedis:
Apply Candizole 2% CREAM in a quantity sufficient to cover the affected area and immediately surrounding skin twice a day for 4 to 8 weeks, depending on the nature and severity of the infection.
Usual Adult Dose for Cutaneous Candidiasis:
Apply Candizole 2% CREAM in a quantity sufficient to cover the affected area and immediately surrounding skin twice a day for 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the nature and severity of the infection.
Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Versicolor:
Apply Candizole 2% CREAM in a quantity sufficient to cover the affected area and immediately surrounding skin twice a day for 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the nature and severity of the infection.
Usual Adult Dose for Vaginal Candidiasis:
Regimen 1: 100 mg (one 100 mg vaginal suppository) intravaginally once a day for 7 consecutive days alone or in combination with topical application of 1% clotrimazole cream to affected area two times daily for 7 consecutive days.
Regimen 2: 200 mg (one 200 mg vaginal suppository) intravaginally once a day for 3 consecutive days alone or in combination with topical application of 1% clotrimazole cream to affected area two times daily for 7 consecutive days.
Regimen 3: 500 mg (one 500 mg vaginal suppository) intravaginally once.
Regimen 4: One applicatorful of 1% clotrimazole vaginal cream intravaginally once daily (preferably at bedtime) for 7 consecutive days.
Regimen 5: One applicatorful of 2% clotrimazole vaginal cream intravaginally once daily (preferably at bedtime) for 3 consecutive days.
Studies have shown the three and seven day courses of clotrimazole to be equally effective. Patient compliance may be increased with a three day course. Patients who fail to achieve a cure with a single 500 mg dose should be treated with a 3 or 7 day course of clotrimazole.
Weekly or monthly clotrimazole vaginal suppositories appear to be effective topical regimens for chronic suppressive therapy in female patients with HIV.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Tinea Corporis:
> 3 years: Apply Candizole 2% CREAM in a quantity sufficient to cover the affected area and immediately surrounding skin twice a day for 4 weeks, depending on the nature and severity of the infection.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Tinea Cruris:
> 3 years: Apply Candizole 2% CREAM in a quantity sufficient to cover the affected area and immediately surrounding skin twice a day for 2 weeks, depending on the nature and severity of the infection.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Tinea Pedis:
> 3 years: Apply Candizole 2% CREAM in a quantity sufficient to cover the affected area and immediately surrounding skin twice a day for 4 to 8 weeks, depending on the nature and severity of the infection.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Cutaneous Candidiasis:
> 3 years: Apply Candizole 2% CREAM in a quantity sufficient to cover the affected area and immediately surrounding skin twice a day for 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the nature and severity of the infection.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Tinea Versicolor:
> 3 years: Apply Candizole 2% CREAM in a quantity sufficient to cover the affected area and immediately surrounding skin twice a day for 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the nature and severity of the infection.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Vaginal Candidiasis:
> 12 years: Regimen 1: 100 mg (one 100 mg vaginal suppository) intravaginally once a day for 7 consecutive days alone or in combination with topical application of 1% clotrimazole cream to affected area two times daily for 7 consecutive days.
Regimen 2: 200 mg (one 200 mg vaginal suppository) intravaginally once a day for 3 consecutive days alone or in combination with topical application of 1% clotrimazole cream to affected area two times daily for 7 consecutive days.
Regimen 3: 500 mg (one 500 mg vaginal suppository) intravaginally once.
Regimen 4: One applicatorful of 1% clotrimazole vaginal cream intravaginally once daily (preferably at bedtime) for 7 consecutive days.
Studies have shown the three and seven day courses of clotrimazole to be equally effective. Patient compliance may be increased with a three day course. Patients who fail to achieve a cure with a single 500 mg dose should be treated with a 3 or 7 day course of clotrimazole.
Weekly or monthly clotrimazole vaginal suppositories appear to be effective topical regimens for chronic suppressive therapy in female patients with HIV.
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What is the most important information I should know about Candizole 2% CREAM?
Candizole 2% CREAM Cream: Hypersensitivity to clotrimazole, cetostearyl alcohol or to any other components of Candizole 2% CREAM Cream.
Candizole 2% CREAM
Topical Powder:
Hypersensitivity to clotrimazole or to any other components of Candizole 2% CREAM Powder.
Use Candizole 2% CREAM as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- An extra patient leaflet is available with Candizole 2% CREAM. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
- Candizole 2% CREAM is for vaginal use only. Do not use it rectally or take by mouth.
- Suppositories - Using the applicator provided, insert 1 suppository high into the vagina at bedtime for 7 days.
- Candizole 2% CREAM comes with one applicator to be used for all 7 days of treatment. Do not throw away applicator after use. Separate the pieces of the applicator and wash with warm, soapy water immediately after use. Rinse thoroughly. Make sure the applicator is completely dry before the next use.
- External cream - Squeeze a small amount of cream onto your finger and gently spread the cream onto the itchy, irritated skin outside the vagina as directed by your doctor or on the packaging.
- Wash your hands immediately after using Candizole 2% CREAM.
- To clear up your infection completely, use Candizole 2% CREAM for the full course of treatment. Keep using it even if you feel better in a few days.
- If you miss a dose of Candizole 2% CREAM, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Candizole 2% CREAM.
There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.Candizole 2% CREAM is used for the treatment of fungal infections of the vagina, mouth, ear and skin, such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, thrush, or otitis externa (inflammation of outer ear).
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What other drugs will affect Candizole 2% CREAM?
Simultaneous administration of Candizole 2% CREAM with amphotericin B, nystatin, natamycin activity of clotrimazole decreases.
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What are the possible side effects of Candizole 2% CREAM?
Applies to Candizole 2% CREAM: topical cream, topical lotion, topical solution
In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by Candizole 2% CREAM (the active ingredient contained in Candizole 2% CREAM). In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.
Severity: Moderate
If any of the following side effects occur while taking Candizole 2% CREAM, check with your doctor or nurse as soon as possible:
- Skin rash, hives, blistering, burning, itching, peeling, redness, stinging, swelling, or other sign of skin irritation not present before use of this medicine
Each gram of cream and topical powder contains clotrimazole 0.01 g.
Candizole 2% CREAM Cream is odourless, can be washed off and does not stain.