Candifem V Benefits & Uses

Candifem V is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fungal Infections (Read More - Home Remedies for Fungal Infection)
Amebiasis

Other Benefits

Candifem V Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: Vaginal Yeast Infection Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: dose should be used at bedtime
Geriatric	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Candifem V Related Warnings

Is the use of Candifem V safe for pregnant women?

Candifem V can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Candifem V right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Candifem V safe during breastfeeding?

Candifem V can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Safe
What is the effect of Candifem V on the Kidneys?

Candifem V has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Candifem V on the Liver?

Candifem V may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Candifem V on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Candifem V for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Candifem V with Other Drugs

Candifem V should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Atazanavir

Ketoconazole

Moderate

Mild

Cimetidine

Candifem V Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Candifem V unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Abdominal Pain
Diabetes
Liver Disease
High Cholesterol
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Candifem V

Is this Candifem V habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Candifem V.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Candifem V, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Candifem V can make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Candifem V only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Candifem V in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Candifem V Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Candifem V

Taking Candifem V with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Candifem V

Taking Candifem V with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Safe