Candicul

Yes, Candicul 100mg Tablet VT is used around the vaginal area to reduce symptoms such as burning, itching, redness, and excessive discharge from the vagina that may occur due to a vaginal yeast infection. It works by stopping the growth of yeast (fungus) that causes the infection.

You should use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It is best to use it at night time for better results.

Do not start treatment with Candicul 100mg Tablet VT during your periods as the medicine will be washed off with blood flow. In such a case, consult your doctor who can prescribe you oral antifungals. Also, do not use tampons, spermicide or other vaginal products while using Candicul 100mg Tablet VT.

Candicul 100mg Tablet VT does not affect sex life. However, do not have vaginal intercourse as long as you are using this medicine. Also, barrier contraceptives (condoms, diaphragms) may get damaged if it comes in contact with Candicul 100mg Tablet VT and may fail to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.

Symptoms of vaginal infection generally reduces within 2 to 4 weeks after use of Candicul 100mg Tablet VT. However, it is advisable to continue using it until the symptoms disappear or as long as prescribed by your doctor to avoid recurrence of the infection.

Candicul 100mg Tablet VT can be used again if the fungal infection returns after 7 days. However, if the infection recurs more than twice within six months, you should consult your doctor.

Vaginal fungal infection is due to overgrowth of fungus in the vaginal area. This can be due to overuse of certain antibiotics use, a weak immune system, diabetes, pregnancy, menopause and taking oral contraceptives or hormone therapy that increase estrogen levels.

A vaginal fungal infection is diagnosed by your doctor. He/she may need to take a sample of discharge from your vagina to confirm the infection. The combination of your symptoms and the sample of the discharge will tell what type of fungal infection you have and help determine the best way to treat the infection.

You can prevent vaginal fungal infection by incorporating simple lifestyle tips such as wearing cotton undergarments, practicing good personal hygiene, keeping yourself dry and clean, and including probiotics or yogurt in your diet.