Candiforce 100mg Capsule
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Product introduction
Candiforce 100mg Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungi and is used to treat infections of the mouth, throat, vagina, and other parts of the body including fingernails and toenails. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.
Candiforce 100mg Capsule should be taken in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. It should be swallowed whole and can be taken with food. To get the most benefit, take this medicine at evenly spaced times and continue using it until your prescription is finished, even if your symptoms disappear after a few days. If you stop the treatment too early, the infection may return and if you miss doses you can increase your risk of infections that are resistant to further treatment. Tell your doctor if the infection does not get better or if it gets worse.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, dizziness, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, and dyspepsia. You could ask your doctor about ways of preventing or reducing these effects. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction like severe skin rash, tingling, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Do not take it if you are pregnant or could become pregnant unless your doctor has told you to. Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you have a history of heart failure, a weak immune system (including HIV/AIDS), kidney problems, or liver problems such as yellow skin (jaundice). This medicine may not be suitable for you. If your course of treatment is for more than a month, your doctor may want to check your liver by testing your blood.
Uses of Candiforce Capsule
Benefits of Candiforce Capsule
In Treatment of Fungal infections
Candiforce 100mg Capsule is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat infections in different parts of the body caused by fungi. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungi. This provides relief from various symptoms caused by the infection and speeds up the healing process. You should keep taking the medicine until you complete the dose even if you get better. This will prevent the infection from returning.
Side effects of Candiforce Capsule
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 Candiforce
- Headache
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
How to use Candiforce Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Candiforce 100mg Capsule should be taken with or after food.
How Candiforce Capsule works
Candiforce 100mg Capsule is an antifungal medication. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane. This treats your skin infection.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Candiforce 100mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Candiforce 100mg Capsule is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Candiforce 100mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Candiforce 100mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Candiforce 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Candiforce 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Inform your doctor if you develop signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you develop signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools while taking this medicine.
What if you forget to take Candiforce Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Candiforce 100mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Candiforce 100mg Capsule helps treat fungal infections of mouth, skin, vagina or any other parts of the body.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Take it with food, preferably at the same time everyday.
- Use a reliable method of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
- Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within 2 hours of taking Candiforce 100mg Capsule.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
- Inform your doctor if you develop allergic reactions, nerve pain, or hearing loss.
- Your doctor has prescribed Candiforce 100mg Capsule to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenylpiperazines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Fungal Ergosterol Synthesis Inhibitor
Interaction with drugs
Taking Candiforce with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Domperidone with Itraconazole.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Simvastatin with Itraconazole. If Itraconazole is essential, your doctor may temporarily stop Simvastatin. Itraconazole may raise blood levels of Simvastatin.
Concur
Do not consume Methylergometrine with Itraconazole. Itraconazole may raise blood levels of Methylergometrine.
Concurrent use may cause gangrene of fingers and toes.
Do not consume Ranolazine with Itraconazole.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Ivabradine with Itraconazole. Itraconazole may raise blood levels of Ivabradine.
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Candiforce 100mg Capsule used for?
Candiforce 100mg Capsule is used to treat fungal infections caused by Trichophyton spp., Microsporum spp., and Epidermophyton floccosum. The infections caused could be ringworm infection, infection of feet, or infection in groin and buttocks. This medicine also treats persistent infection of fingernails and toenails, persistent candida (yeast) infections of vagina or candida (yeast) infections of the mouth or throat in patients with lower resistance to disease. It is also used in the treatment of cryptococcal infection and infections caused by histoplasma, aspergillus and blastomyces.
For how long do I need to take Candiforce 100mg Capsule?
The dose and length of treatment will depend on the type and site of infection and your response to the treatment. For example, if you are taking Candiforce 100mg Capsule for athlete’s foot (fungal infection of the skin on the feet and between the toes), the dose may need to be taken for 30 days. While, on the other hand, if you are taking it for candidal infection of vagina, the dose may take about 1 to 3 3 days depending on the dosage advised by the doctor.
What should I do if I skip a dose of Candiforce 100mg Capsule?
If you forget to take your dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not double the dose to make up for the forgotten dose.
I am taking Candiforce 100mg Capsule for nail infection but there does not seem to be any improvement. Can I stop taking it?
No, you should not stop taking Candiforce 100mg Capsule without completing the entire course. This is because if you stop the medication then your fungal infection may not get completely cured. It usually takes about 6-9 months for the nail lesions to get cured and after that the new nail also takes several months to grow. Therefore, do not worry if you do not see any improvement during the treatment.
Why has my doctor asked me to get blood tests done?
Your doctor may have prescribed blood tests to monitor your liver’s functioning. This is because the use of Candiforce 100mg Capsule may cause serious liver damage. Therefore, if you develop loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dark urine or abdominal pain while taking Candiforce 100mg Capsule, immediately inform your doctor.
Can I take an antacid and Candiforce 100mg Capsule together?
Candiforce 100mg Capsule can be utilized by the body if there is sufficient acid in the stomach. Medicines for stomach ulcers, heartburn or indigestion neutralize the acid produced by the stomach. Therefore, it is advised to avoid taking antacids or any such medicine for a minimum of 2 hours after taking Candiforce 100mg Capsule. However, if you are taking antacids (medicines that stop the production of stomach acid), take Candiforce 100mg Capsule capsules with a drink of cola.
What is drug resistance? Is it possible to develop resistance to Candiforce 100mg Capsule?
Drug resistance is a condition when the fungi get modified in your body and the medicine is not able to work. There are reports which suggest resistance of some candida species (krusei, glabrata and tropicalis) with Candiforce 100mg Capsule. Candiforce 100mg Capsule should not be used for infection caused due to these species. It is advised to take the complete course of Candiforce 100mg Capsule to avoid drug resistance.
I am on alprazolam for quite some time. Is it okay if I start Candiforce 100mg Capsule now?
Yes, you can take both Alprazolam and Candiforce 100mg Capsule together, but keep a watch on the side effects of Alprazolam such as lightheadedness or drowsiness. If you experience side effects after taking Candiforce 100mg Capsule, talk to your doctor who will modify the dose of alprazolam.
My doctor prescribed Candiforce 100mg Capsule to me but not to my friend who had a similar fungal infection because she was on dofetilide. Why is it so?
Your doctor did not prescribe Candiforce 100mg Capsule to your friend because Candiforce 100mg Capsule interferes with the working of dofetilide. This interference can cause disturbed electrical activity of the heart, which can be harmful for the patient.
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Name: Mankind Pharma Ltd
Address: 208, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase III, New Delhi - 110020
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: September, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Candiforce 100mg Capsule. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: September, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Candiforce 100mg Capsule. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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