Sometimes it happens that the fungi gets modified in your body and the medicine no longer works. This is called drug resistance. Resistance to Canditral has been reported with some candida species (krusei, glabrata and tropicalis). Canditral should not be used for infection caused due to these species. Take the complete course of Canditral to avoid drug resistance.

Canditral 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.

The symptoms of fungal infections, such as itching or soreness, should get better within a few days of treatment. Red and scaly skin may take longer to get better. You may need treatment for 1 to 4 weeks.

Used to detect the presence of fungi in the blood. Blood tests are often used to diagnose more serious fungal infections. Test procedure: A health care professional will need a blood sample.

Itraconazole is an antifungal medication that is used in adults to treat infections caused by fungus. This includes infections in any part of the body including the lungs, mouth or throat, toenails, or fingernails. Some brands of itraconazole are not for use in treating fungal infections of the fingernails or toenails.

See also Warning section. Nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, headache, stomach upset, or dizziness may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

No, Canditral 100mg Capsule does not treat bacterial infection. Thus, it is not an antibiotic. This medicine helps to treat fungal infection. Thus, it is an antifungal medicine.

Canditral 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, take antacids or any such medicine about 2 hours after taking Canditral. If you are taking antacids (medicines that stop the production of stomach acid), take Canditral capsules with a drink of cola.

Canditral 100 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 speed up the healing process.

No, you should not stop taking Canditral without completing the entire course because doing so may not completely cure the fungal infection. It usually takes about 6-9 months for nail lesion to disappear because after the medicine eliminates the fungus, the new nail takes several months to grow. Do not worry if you do not see any improvement during the treatment.

The dose and length of treatment depends on the type and site of infection and your response to the treatment. For example, if you are taking Canditral 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, on the other hand, if you are taking it for candidal infection of vagina, the dose may span from 1 day to 3 days depending on the dosage advised by the doctor.

Your doctor is probably trying to monitor your liver’s functioning. Canditral may cause serious liver damage. Therefore, if you develop loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dark urine or abdominal pain while taking Canditral, you should tell your doctor immediately.

Yes, you can take both Alprazolam and Canditral together, but keep a watch on the side effects of alprazolam such as lightheadedness or drowsiness. If side effects appear after taking Canditral, talk to your doctor who will modify the dose of alprazolam.

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.

Those that penetrate into the body typically increase in severity over time and, if left untreated, may cause permanent damage and in some cases may eventually cause death. A few fungal infections may be easily passed on to other people, while others typically are not contagious.

Your doctor did not prescribe Canditral to your friend because Canditral interferes with the working of dofetilide. This interference can cause disturbed electrical activity of the heart, which can be harmful for the patient.