Candid Mouth Paint
MANUFACTURER
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
SALT COMPOSITION
Clotrimazole (1% w/v)
STORAGE
Store below 30°C
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INTRODUCTION
Candid Mouth Paint is an antifungal medication. It treats fungal infections of the mouth. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.
Candid Mouth Paint should be applied on the site of lesion inside the mouth. Follow the doctor’s instruction or use it in the dose and duration suggested by the doctor. Do not stop using it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. You must have to avoid eating, drinking, or smoking for at least 30 minutes after using it.
It is a safe medicine with few side effects, but you may get allergic reactions like swelling of the lips, throat or face, and trouble breathing. Inform your doctor if bothers you or does not go away.
It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way it works but talk to your doctor before using it if you have used a similar medicine before and had an allergic reaction. This medicine should only be used if it is clearly needed during pregnancy.
USES OF CANDID MOUTH PAINT
Fungal infections of mouth (Thrush)
BENEFITS OF CANDID MOUTH PAINT
In Fungal infections of mouth (Thrush)
Candid Mouth Paint is an antifungal medicine. Upon application, it is slowly released into the saliva through your lips and cheeks. It kills and stops the growth of fungus that is causing the infection. Use it in the dose and duration as suggested by your doctor. Make sure you complete the full dose your doctor has prescribed. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning. Do not eat, drink, or smoke for at least 30 minutes after application.
SIDE EFFECTS OF CANDID MOUTH PAINT
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Candid
No common side effects seen
HOW TO USE CANDID MOUTH PAINT
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.
HOW CANDID MOUTH PAINT WORKS
Candid Mouth Paint is an antifungal medication which treats fungal infections of the mouth. It works by binding with the mucosa (the inner surface of the lips and cheeks) from where it is slowly released into the saliva. The fungal cell membranes are destroyed thereby killing the fungi.