Description
Candid TV Suspension
Clotrimazole 1% + Selenium 2.5% for Fungal Skin Infections
Candid TV Suspension is a topical antifungal preparation containing Clotrimazole 1% w/v and Selenium 2.5% w/v, used to treat fungal skin infections. It helps kill the fungi responsible for infection and supports recovery of the affected skin when used regularly as directed.
- Marketer: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Salt composition: Clotrimazole 1% w/v + Selenium 2.5% w/v
- Therapeutic use: Fungal skin infections
- Dosage form: Topical suspension for external use only
- Storage: Store below 30°C
How Candid TV Suspension Works
Clotrimazole is an antifungal agent that stops the growth of fungi by damaging their cell membranes, thereby clearing the infection and relieving symptoms such as itching and redness. Selenium is a mineral that helps reduce flaking and irritation, limits skin damage from infection, and supports formation of healthy new skin.
Benefits
- Treats a range of superficial fungal skin infections when used as prescribed.
- Relieves typical symptoms like itching, redness, irritation, and scaling.
- Supports skin repair and helps restore the affected area to a healthier state.
Directions for Use
Use Candid TV Suspension only on the skin in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Shake the bottle well, then apply a thin, even layer to the cleansed and thoroughly dried affected area with clean hands. Continue the full course even if symptoms improve early to help prevent the infection from returning, and do not use more frequently or for longer than recommended.
Possible Side Effects
Most side effects are mild and settle as your skin adjusts, but consult your doctor if they persist, worsen, or if you notice signs of allergy such as swelling or breathing difficulty.
- Application‑site burning, irritation, itching, or redness
- Local skin inflammation or dryness
Safety Advice
- Use on skin only: Do not apply in the eyes, mouth, nose, or genital areas; rinse well with water if accidental contact occurs.
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding: Use only if your doctor considers it necessary; always inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
- Dressings: Do not cover the treated area with airtight bandages unless specifically told to do so by your doctor.
- Other medicines: Tell your doctor if you have previously reacted to similar antifungal products or are using other topical treatments on the same area.
Quick Tips
- Wash the affected area with mild soap and water, dry thoroughly, then apply a thin layer of Candid TV Suspension as directed.
- Use it for the full recommended period, even if the skin looks better sooner, to lower the chance of the infection returning.
- Avoid using more than prescribed or more often than advised, as this will not speed up cure and may increase irritation.
- Contact your doctor if there is no improvement after 2–4 weeks of regular use or if symptoms worsen.
