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Candid-B Cream 20 gm, Pack of 1 CREAM
Candid-B Cream 20 gm, Pack of 1 CREAM
Candid-B Cream 20 gm, Pack of 1 CREAM
Candid-B Cream 20 gm, Pack of 1 CREAM
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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Candid-B Cream is used to treat fungal infections, such as ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis or athlete's foot), ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris or jock itch), and ringworm of the body (tinea corporis). It contains Clotrimazole and Beclometasone, which stops the growth of fungi and also blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. It may cause common side effects such as itching, dryness, redness, and burning sensation at the application site. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

BECLOMETASONE-0.025%W/W + CLOTRIMAZOLE-1%W/W

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

TOPICAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Candid-B Cream

Candid-B Cream is used to treat fungal infections, such as ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis or athlete's foot), ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris or jock itch), and ringworm of the body (tinea corporis). Fungal infection occurs when a fungus invades and affects the tissue on the skin.  Symptoms of a fungal infection include skin rash, irritation, redness and scaling of the skin. 

Candid-B Cream is composed of two medicines: Clotrimazole (antifungal) and Beclometasone (steroid). Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication used to treat various fungal infections, such as vaginal yeast infections, oral thrush, and ringworm. Clotrimazole stops the growth of fungi by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. It is also used to treat athlete’s foot and jock itch. Beclometasone belongs to the class of corticosteroids, which blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. Beclometasone effectively treats redness and itchiness, eczema (inflamed and itchy skin), psoriasis (skin cells build up and form scales and itchy, dry patches), and dermatitis (red and itchy skin).

Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your infection. Candid-B Cream is for topical (for skin use) only. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, mouth or vagina, rinse with cold water. Candid-B Cream has common side effects as every drug does. These side effects include itching, dryness, redness, and burning sensation at the application site.

Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to Clotrimazole, Beclometasone or any other medications. Do not put a dressing or bandage on the affected area since it increases the risk of side effects. Please check with your doctor before using Candid-B Cream, if you have adrenal gland problems, cataract or glaucoma, liver disease, and other skin infections. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Candid-B Cream. If nursing mothers apply Candid-B Cream to their breasts for treatment, it is advised to wash the affected area thoroughly before breastfeeding the baby.

Uses of Candid-B Cream

Candid-B Cream is used to treat fungal skin infections. The detailed uses of Candid-B Cream are as follows:

  • Treatment of Fungal Infections: Candid-B Cream treats various fungal skin infections, including ringworm, athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), and body ringworm (tinea corporis).
  • Relief from Inflammation: Candid-B Cream reduces inflammation, itching, redness, and swelling, providing comfort for skin disorders and making treatment more bearable.
  • Management of Skin Conditions: Candid-B Cream is used to treat skin conditions like eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis when caused by fungus.
  • Post-Antibiotic Skin Care: After taking antibiotics, patients may be prone to fungal overgrowth. Candid-B Cream helps prevent or treat fungal skin infections that can occur when antibiotics disrupt the skin's natural balance.
  • Intertrigo Management: Candid-B Cream treats intertrigo by reducing yeast infections and discomfort in skin folds.

Directions for Use

• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety. • Take a small amount of Candid-B Cream on the fingertip and apply it as a thin layer on the clean and dry affected area as advised by your doctor. • Candid-B Cream is only for external use. Avoid contact of the Candid-B Cream with the nose, mouth or eyes. In case of accidental contact with these areas, rinse with water thoroughly.

Medicinal Benefits

Candid-B Cream is used to treat fungal infections, such as fungal infections, such as ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis or athlete's foot), ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris or jock itch), and ringworm of the body (tinea corporis). It consists of two medicines, namely: Clotrimazole (antifungal) and Beclometasone (steroid). Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication that treats fungal infections like vaginal yeast infections, oral thrush, and ringworm. Clotrimazole stops the growth of fungi by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. Beclometasone belongs to the class of corticosteroids. It blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. It treats redness and itchiness, eczema (inflamed and itchy skin), psoriasis (skin cells build up and form scales and itchy, dry patches), and dermatitis (red and itchy skin).

How Candid-B Cream Works

Candid-B Cream is composed of two medicines: Clotrimazole (antifungal) and Beclometasone (steroid). Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication used to treat various fungal infections, such as vaginal yeast infections, oral thrush, and ringworm. Clotrimazole stops the growth of fungi by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. It is also used to treat athlete’s foot and jock itch. Beclometasone belongs to the class of corticosteroids, which blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. Beclometasone effectively treats redness and itchiness, eczema (inflamed and itchy skin), psoriasis (skin cells build up and form scales and itchy, dry patches), and dermatitis (red and itchy skin).

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Candid-B Cream

Do not apply Candid-B Cream in large amounts or use it for a long time than recommended, as it does not give quick or better results but increases the risk of side effects.

Drug Warnings

Before using Candid-B Cream, let your doctor know if you have a history of liver diseases, adrenal gland problems, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes or allergic reactions to Clotrimazole, Beclometasone and other steroid medicines and antibiotics. Let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant or already pregnant and a lactating mother. Studies show that there may be harmful effects on the baby; hence Candid-B Cream should be used with caution in pregnancy under your doctor's supervision. If you apply Candid-B Cream to breasts or nipples for treatment, wash it off while nursing your baby. Candid-B Cream is for external use only, so avoid contact with the eyes, the mouth, or intravaginally. Notify the doctor if there is no improvement after one week of treatment for tinea cruris or tinea corporis or after two weeks for tinea pedis. When using Candid-B Cream in the groin area, patients should use the medication for two weeks only. Prolonged use of Candid-B Cream may cause hormonal suppression, Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia (increased blood sugar level), and glucosuria (high sugar in urine) in some patients.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Always wear loose-fitting clothes to avoid further sweat and spread of the fungal infection.

  • Regularly change your socks and wash your feet. Avoid shoes that make your feet sweaty and hot.

  • Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent fungal infections.

  • Do not scratch the affected area of skin as it can spread the infection to other body parts.

  • Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes or socks with others.

  • Wash your bed sheets and towels regularly.

  • Follow a candida diet if you suffer from vaginal yeast infection. Candida diet excludes high sugary foods, some dairy products and foods with artificial preservatives.

  • Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

CORTICOSTEROIDS AND ANTIFUNGALS

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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

No interaction found/ established. Please consult your doctor before using Candid-B Cream.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting Candid-B Cream.

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Breast Feeding

Safe if prescribed

There is limited data on how Candid-B Cream affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before starting Candid-B Cream. However, if nursing mothers apply Candid-B Cream to their breasts for treatment, it is advised to wash the affected area thoroughly before breastfeeding the baby.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Candid-B Cream has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Candid-B Cream. However, it is not recommended in patients with severe liver diseases.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Candid-B Cream. However, it is not recommended in patients with severe kidney diseases.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Candid-B Cream is to be used on children below 12 years of age only when prescribed by the doctor.

Have a query?

FAQs

Candid-B Cream is used to treat fungal infections, such as ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis or athlete's foot), ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris or jock itch), and ringworm of the body (tinea corporis).

Candid-B Cream consists of Clotrimazole and Beclometasone. Clotrimazole, an antifungal drug, stops fungi' growth by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. Beclometasone, a corticosteroid, works by blocking prostaglandins' production (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy.

Candid-B Cream is safe to use with doctor’s advice and over a limited period (1-2 weeks). Let your doctor know if your symptoms are not relieved by then or experience any side effects.

Candid-B Cream is for topical (for skin) use only. Do not apply it onto the face. Do not put bandage or dressing on the affected area while treating with Candid-B Cream unless the doctor advised, since it increases the risk of side effects. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, mouth or vagina, rinse with cold water.

Please consult your doctor before using Candid-B Cream if you have other skin infections and adrenal gland problems, cataract or glaucoma, diabetes, and liver disease. Let your doctor know if your allergic to Candid-B Cream or any of its components.

Candid-B Cream consists of Beclometasone that can cause a rise in blood sugar levels by suppressing insulin secretion. Hence it is advised to consult your doctor before starting Candid-B Cream.

You are required to maintain at least a three-hour gap after application of Candid-B Cream if you are using more than one topical medicine.

No, do not stop using Candid-B Cream on your own even if the symptoms are relieved until your course advised by the doctor is finished.

Store Candid-B Cream in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.

Apply a thin layer of Candid-B Cream to the affected regions of the skin using clean, dry hands. It can also be applied with a gauze swab or a piece of clean cotton wool. Gently rub into the skin until it has disappeared.

Do not use Candid-B Cream higher than the recommended dose of Candid-B Cream as it may cause unpleasant side effects. Use it only as advised by the doctor.

The side effects of Candid-B Cream include dryness, itching, redness, burning sensation at the application site, skin thinning/discoloration, and skin peeling. Consult the doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026.
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Written By

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

Dr Aneela SiddabathuniDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Aug 5, 2025 | 9:05 AM IST

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