Name: Candid B Lotion
SKU: 23325
Availability: InStock

✅ Active Ingredient Overview Table:

🔬 Active Ingredients:	Clotrimazole 1% w/v, Beclometasone Dipropionate 0.05% w/v
💊 Indication:	Inflammatory Dermatoses with Fungal Infection
🇺🇸 US Brand Equivalent:	No exact combination; Clotrimazole (Lotrimin), Beclomethasone (QVAR) separately
🏭 Manufacturer:	Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd (Founded: 1977)
📦 Packaging:	30 ml Bottle
🧪 Strength:	Clotrimazole 1%, Beclometasone Dipropionate 0.05%
🚚 Delivery Time:	6–15 days

🌿 What Is Candid B Lotion?

Candid B Lotion combines Clotrimazole, an imidazole antifungal agent, with Beclometasone Dipropionate, a medium-potency corticosteroid. This lotion is indicated for inflammatory skin conditions—such as tinea with secondary inflammation (e.g., tinea corporis, tinea cruris)—where fungal infection and erythema, pruritus, and scaling coexist. Clotrimazole inhibits ergosterol synthesis in fungal cell membranes, leading to cell death, while Beclometasone Dipropionate reduces inflammation, itching, and redness by modulating inflammatory cytokines and inhibiting leukocyte migration.

🧬 Pharmacology & Mechanism of Action

Component	Mechanism
Clotrimazole 1%	• Inhibits 14α-demethylase → prevents conversion of lanosterol to ergosterol → disrupts fungal cell membrane integrity → fungistatic/fungicidal
Beclometasone Dipropionate 0.05%	• Binds to glucocorticoid receptors → alters gene transcription → reduces production of inflammatory mediators (IL-1, TNF-α) → vasoconstriction reduces erythema and pruritus
Lotion Base	• Emollient aqueous/ethanol vehicle → facilitates even application, rapid absorption, and patient comfort

💡 Indications & Application Guidelines

Condition	Application Regimen
Tinea Corporis / Cruris with Inflammation	• Cleanse and pat dry affected area.
• Apply Candid B Lotion thinly to affected and adjacent areas twice daily (morning and evening).
• Continue for 2 weeks; reassess fungal clearance before discontinuation of Clotrimazole—continue Beclometasone only if inflammation persists (max 10 days total corticosteroid use).
Intertrigo / Candidal Intertrigo (Inflamed)	• Cleanse intertriginous folds gently; apply lotion twice daily to affected folds for 7–10 days.
• Discontinue corticosteroid after inflammation subsides; continue antifungal for additional 1–2 weeks to eradicate fungal infection.
Infected Psoriatic or Eczematous Lesions with Fungal Colonization	• Cleanse lesion; apply lotion twice daily for 7 days.
• On resolution of infection, switch to appropriate monotherapy (antifungal or corticosteroid) as needed.

Preparation: Wash hands and affected site; gently dry.
Application: Shake bottle well. Dispense a small amount onto fingertip or cotton pad; spread evenly over lesion and 1–2 cm surrounding margin.
Frequency: Use twice daily. If irritation occurs, reduce to once daily.
Duration: Clotrimazole component: typically 2–4 weeks. Beclometasone component: no more than 10 consecutive days to avoid skin atrophy and HPA axis suppression.
Precautions: Avoid occlusive dressings unless directed. Do not apply to open wounds or mucous membranes. Avoid contact with eyes. In pediatric or elderly patients, monitor for signs of systemic absorption.

⚠️ Warnings & Side Effects

Common:

Transient burning or stinging at application site
Mild dryness or peeling

Less Common:

Contact dermatitis (allergic) to Clotrimazole or excipients
Skin atrophy, striae, or telangiectasia with prolonged corticosteroid use

Serious (Rare):

Secondary fungal or bacterial superinfection if used beyond recommended duration
HPA axis suppression with extensive or prolonged use of Beclometasone under occlusion or large surface areas

Precautions:

Limit Beclometasone use to 10 days; discontinue if skin thinning or significant irritation occurs.
Avoid application on face, groin, or axilla for >5 days without specialist supervision.
If no improvement after 7 days, reevaluate diagnosis or consider culture-directed therapy.
Discontinue if signs of severe irritation or hypersensitivity (erythema, swelling, vesiculation) develop.

🏥 Storage Instructions

Store Candid B Lotion at 20–25°C in its original bottle. Protect from light and moisture. Ensure cap is tightly closed after each use. Discard 6 months after opening. Keep out of reach of children.

🌐 Availability & Purchasing

United States: No direct combination; separate prescriptions for topical Clotrimazole and Beclometasone.
United Kingdom & EU: Prescription required; combination topical steroid/antifungal products available under dermatologist guidance.
Australia: Prescription necessary; combination products exist under specialist prescription.

Importing Candid B Lotion from India may reduce costs. Ensure compliance with personal importation regulations; maintain valid prescription to avoid customs delays.

🔗Authoritative Resources

🔗 Related Topical Therapies (Indian Brands)

Fucidin H Cream – Fusidic Acid 2% / Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% for infected eczema.

🎥 Educational Video on Combination Steroid/Antifungal Therapy

Learn how Candid B’s dual-action formulation treats inflammatory fungal dermatoses effectively:

👩‍⚕️ Expert Insight: Dr. Sangeeta Patel, Dermatologist

“Candid B Lotion offers synergistic antifungal and anti-inflammatory action, making it ideal for fungal infections with pronounced inflammation. By limiting corticosteroid duration, clinicians can minimize side effects while achieving rapid symptom relief.”