CANDIFEM CRM

Overview

CANDIFEM CRM is a Schedule H drug.

CANDIFEM CRM is composed of: MICONAZOLE (2 %W/W), ORNIDAZOLE (2 %W/W)

Miconazole is an antifungal medicine that fights infections caused by fungus.Miconazole buccal is a pill placed between your check and gum to treat candida (yeast) infections inside the mouth.
It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane. This treats your infection.


Usage

MICONAZOLE is generally used to treat: Fungal Infection, Yeast Infection, Athlete’s Foot, Jock Itch, Vaginal Candidiasis


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Precautions for CANDIFEM CRM and its Constituents


  • Follow all directions on your medicine label and package.You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to miconazole (Monistat, Vusion, and others) or if you are allergic to milk proteins.
  • Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
  • The usual dose of this medicine is one tablet each morning for 14 days in a row.
  • Brush your teeth before putting in a buccal tablet.
  • Make sure your hands are dry before handling the tablet.
  • Do not chew or swallow the buccal tablet. Leave it in place until the next morning.
  • Avoid touching or pressing the tablet while it is in place.
  • You may eat and drink normally while the tablet is in place, but avoid chewing gum.If any pieces of the tablet remain in your mouth the next morning, rinse your mouth with water before using a new tablet.
  • Avoid wearing an upper denture if it gets in the way of the buccal tablet.Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • Avoid contact with your eyes.

Common Side-Effects

MICONAZOLE : Pain, Diarrhoea, Itchy Skin, Toothache, Abdomen Pain, Loss Of Appetite, Weakness (generalized), Upper Abdomen Pain, Head Headache, Nausea, Dry Mouth, Decreased Taste, Gums Redness, Body Pain, Fever, Chills, Nasal Congestion, Pale Skin, Runny Nose, Sneezing, Throat Soreness, Fatigue (tiredness)

Serious Side-Effects

MICONAZOLE : Difficulty Breathing, Pain With Urination, Tongue Soreness

Rare Side-Effects

MICONAZOLE : Mouth Ulcer, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Shortness Of Breath, Mouth Soreness

Technical Classification

MICONAZOLE is categorized as: AZOLE ANTIFUNGALS / ANTIFUNGALS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

2 Times Daily44%
3 Times Daily38%
Others6%
2 Times Daily (1-0-1)3%

How long was it prescribed?

10 Days50%
7 Days30%
14 Days9%
5 Days4%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

5 to 12yrs2%
12 to 18yrs2%
18 to 35yrs66%
35 to 50yrs26%
50 to 60yrs1%
60 to 70yrs2%
70yrs and above1%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females99%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Gynaecologist99%
Neurologist1%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

PAN 40MG TAB26%
AZEE FC-TAB 500MG22%
CANDIFORCE 100MG CAP13%
FLAGYL TAB 400MG11%
V6 CMC11%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

URINE C/S (MICROBIOLOGY)18%
URINE R/M (BIOCHEMISTRY)17%

Available Alternatives for CANDIFEM CRM

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

CANDIFEM CRMINR 90 for 30 GM CREAMMICONAZOLE 2 %W/W, ORNIDAZOLE 2 %W/W
CANDIFEM VAGINAL CRMINR 84.5 for 30 GM CREAMORNIDAZOLE 2.0 %W/W, MICONAZOLE 2.0 %W/W
CANDIMALE CRMINR 77.65 for 15 GM CREAMMICONAZOLE 2.0 %W/W, ORNIDAZOLE 2.0 %W/W

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

CANDIFEM TABINR 110 for 1 PACKORNIDAZOLE 500 MG, MICONAZOLE 100 MG
CANDIFEM VAGINAL TABINR 102.5 for 6 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, MICONAZOLE 100.0 MG