Candid Mouth Paint is an antifungal medication. It treats fungal infections of the mouth. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.

Candid Mouth Paint should be applied on the site of lesion inside the mouth. Follow the doctor’s instruction or use it in the dose and duration suggested by the doctor. Do not stop using it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. You must have to avoid eating, drinking, or smoking for at least 30 minutes after using it.

It is a safe medicine with few side effects, but you may get allergic reactions like swelling of the lips, throat or face, and trouble breathing. Inform your doctor if bothers you or does not go away.

It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way it works but talk to your doctor before using it if you have used a similar medicine before and had an allergic reaction. This medicine should only be used if it is clearly needed during pregnancy.

Uses of Candid Mouth Paint

Benefits of Candid Mouth Paint

In Fungal infections of mouth (Thrush)

Candid Mouth Paint is an antifungal medicine. Upon application, it is slowly released into the saliva through your lips and cheeks. It kills and stops the growth of fungus that is causing the infection. Use it in the dose and duration as suggested by your doctor. Make sure you complete the full dose your doctor has prescribed. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning. Do not eat, drink, or smoke for at least 30 minutes after application.

In Treatment of Fungal infections

Candid Mouth Paint is an antifungal medicine. It kills and prevents the growth of fungus. This relieves the symptoms caused by the infection. It may be used to treat infections such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, fungal nappy rash, and fungal sweat rash. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed even if your symptoms have gone. This will prevent the infection from coming back. Using this medicine as prescribed will relieve pain and itching and may help you feel more comfortable with your skin.

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Side effects of Candid Mouth Paint

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Candid

No common side effects seen
Blisters
Skin peeling
Swelling
Application site irritation

How to use Candid Mouth Paint

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.

How Candid Mouth Paint works

Candid Mouth Paint is an antifungal medication which treats fungal infections of the mouth. It works by binding with the mucosa (the inner surface of the lips and cheeks) from where it is slowly released into the saliva. The fungal cell membranes are destroyed thereby killing the fungi.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Candid Mouth Paint is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Candid Mouth Paint is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

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Quick tips

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Once you apply the medication, wait for at least 30 minutes before eating and drinking anything.
Avoid getting it in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Inform your doctor if the infection has not cleared up after four weeks of treatment.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Few tips to prevent infection:
1. Keep your feet clean and dry, particularly between the toes.
2. Cut your nails short and prefer open-toe shoes for everyday use.
3. Keep your vagina clean and dry.
4. Use a separate clean towel for the infected area.
5. Take a shower with antifungal soap after gyming or severe sweating.
6. Never share your socks, shoes, and towel with others.
Apply a sufficient amount to cover the affected area and 1 inch of the immediate surrounding skin.
Avoid getting it in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Inform your doctor if the infection does not clear up even after four weeks of treatment.
If used topically on the nipple area, wash breasts before feeding your child.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Azole derivatives {Imidazoles}

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor

Patient concerns

Is candid mouth paint(for application in the mouth) can be used for mouth ulcers?

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

If it's fungal

Suffering from oral thrush(candida), please suggest treatment Symptoms white tongue and bad breath

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Apply candid 1% mouth paint BD x 3 days

Sir, My baby is 2months old today,and he is suffering from oral thrush.i did apply candid mouth paint to him and sebifin ointment on my breast for almost one week and it was cured.then I stopped applying medicines and it again came back after a week .Now I again applying candid mouth paint to him and candid b cream for me since 4 -5 days.sometimes it seems to be cured and sometimes not.please tell me till what time it will completely cured.and what r the precautions I should take.

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

This overgrowth may happen because the baby's immune system is still quite immature and so it cannot control the Candida levels. Another possible cause for oral thrush infection is if your baby has had a recent course of antibiotic medication. This is because the antibiotics can kill off healthy germs (bacteria) that live in your baby's mouth. These healthy bacteria normally help to control the levels of Candida in your baby's mouth. If there are fewer healthy bacteria around, candidal overgrowth can occur. Also, if you are breast-feeding and you have recently been on antibiotics yourself, the levels of your healthy bacteria can be affected. This can make you, or your baby, more likely to develop thrush.In some babies, no treatment is needed. Many mild cases of oral thrush only last for a short time - just a few days or so - and clear without any treatment.You should continue with the treatment that your doctor prescribes, for two days after the thrush has cleared. See your doctor if the thrush has not cleared within seven days of starting treatment.

FAQs

What is Candid Mouth Paint?

Candid Mouth Paint is an antifungal medicine which is used to treat a wide variety of yeasts and yeast-like fungi. Candid Mouth Paint works by damaging the cell membrane of fungi like Candida, thereby stopping its growth. It is used for the prevention and treatment of Candidal infections of the oral cavity, esophagus and intestinal tract. Most commonly, it is used to treat oral thrush (affecting inner lining of mouth) caused by Candida albicans. It is important to know that Candid Mouth Paint is not effective against bacteria, protozoa, or viruses.

Is Candid Mouth Paint used for thrush?

Yes, Candid Mouth Paint is used to treat oral thrush. Thrush is a fungal infection commonly seen in babies and older adults. Consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement after 1 week of treatment with Candid Mouth Paint.

What is Candid Mouth Paint used for?

Candid Mouth Paint is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm (fungal skin infection that causes a red scaly rash on different parts of the body), athlete’s foot (fungal infection of the skin on the feet and between the toes), fungal nappy rash and fungal sweat rash. It is also used to relieve irritation of the vulva (external thrush) and irritation occurring at the end of the penis, which may be associated with thrush.

Candid Mouth Paint is effective against which fungi?

Candid Mouth Paint is effective against Trichophyton species which cause ringworm infection, athlete’s foot, and jock itch (fungal infection of the skin in the groin or buttocks). It is also effective against yeast known as Candida which commonly causes vaginal thrush (infection caused by an overgrowth of yeast called Candida albicans).

I have started using Candid Mouth Paint. By when can I expect to start seeing the improvements?

The symptoms of skin infection, such as itching or soreness, should improve within a few days of treatment. However, the signs such as redness and scaling may take longer to disappear. Do not stop applying this medicine before the duration advised by your doctor, even if you feel better.

What precautions are necessary while applying Candid Mouth Paint?

Always wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying Candid Mouth Paint. If you are using the cream for an infected foot, wash and dry your feet thoroughly before applying the cream, especially between the toes, before applying the cream. Candid Mouth Paint should be applied thinly and evenly and rubbed gently onto the affected areas two or three times daily.

For how long should I apply Candid Mouth Paint? Can I stop if the symptoms have completely disappeared?

The duration of treatment depends on the type of infection. In general, the treatment is continued for 1 month for tinea infection and for at least 15 days for candida infection. Do not stop the treatment on your own even if you feel better because the infection may come back as it takes some time to kill the fungus.

Is Candid Mouth Paint safe to use in children?

Candid Mouth Paint is safe for children only if taken as directed by the doctor. It should be given to children in the correct dose only for the prescribed length of time. Minor side effects may occur but usually, they are not bothersome. However, if you develop a burning sensation, redness, and itching (which is severe in nature), stop the medicine and contact your doctor.

Are there any measures that should be taken to help a faster recovery?

Keep the affected skin areas clean and dry but avoid excessive rubbing. You may have the urge to scratch because of itchiness but avoid scratching as it will damage the surface of the skin and cause the infection to spread further. Do not share towels, bath mats, etc. with other people as you could spread the infection to them.

Does Candid Mouth Paint affect contraception?

Candid Mouth Paint may reduce the effectiveness of rubber contraceptives, like diaphragms and condoms. If you are using the cream on the vulva or penis, you should use alternative methods of contraception, for at least 5 days after using Candid Mouth Paint.

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