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Overview
CANDIFEM VAGINAL CRM is a Schedule H drug.CANDIFEM VAGINAL CRM is composed of: MICONAZOLE (2.0 %W/W), ORNIDAZOLE (2.0 %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 CandidiasisFrequently 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 VAGINAL 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 SorenessRare Side-Effects
MICONAZOLE : Mouth Ulcer, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Shortness Of Breath, Mouth SorenessTechnical Classification
MICONAZOLE is categorized as: AZOLE ANTIFUNGALS / ANTIFUNGALS / ANTI-INFECTIVESAvailable Alternatives for CANDIFEM VAGINAL CRM
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| CANDIFEM CRM | INR 90 for 30 GM CREAM | MICONAZOLE 2 %W/W, ORNIDAZOLE 2 %W/W |
| CANDIFEM VAGINAL CRM | INR 84.5 for 30 GM CREAM | ORNIDAZOLE 2.0 %W/W, MICONAZOLE 2.0 %W/W |
| CANDIMALE CRM | INR 77.65 for 15 GM CREAM | MICONAZOLE 2.0 %W/W, ORNIDAZOLE 2.0 %W/W |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| CANDIFEM TAB | INR 110 for 1 PACK | ORNIDAZOLE 500 MG, MICONAZOLE 100 MG |
| CANDIFEM VAGINAL TAB | INR 102.5 for 6 TABLETS | ORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, MICONAZOLE 100.0 MG |