candid mouth paint - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
π€° Pregnancy Category C
π Prescription Required
π Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 22, 2026
What is candid mouth paint used for?
candid mouth paint (Clotrimazole (1% w/v)) is used to treat DERMA. It contains Clotrimazole (1% w/v), which works by treating the condition effectively. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Clotrimazole (1% w/v)
- Manufacturer: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
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π candid mouth paint Uses & Benefits
- 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 doctorβs 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.Β 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 inflammation" class="semantic-link" title="Medicines for swelling" itemprop="relatedLink">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.
π Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Clotrimazole (1% w/v) |
| Brand Name | candid mouth paint |
| Manufacturer | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | DERMA |
| Action Class | Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30Β°C), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
π‘ How to Take candid mouth paint
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
β οΈ Side Effects of candid mouth paint
- No common side effects seen
- Blisters
- Skin peeling
- Swelling
- Application site irritation
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
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π Substitutes for candid mouth paint
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.