Candid mouth paint - What is it, uses, side effects and how to use?

Today’s blog will be all about Candid mouth paint including its uses, side effects, how to use it, its composition and how can you buy it. Candid mouth paint is from the “Glenmark” brand which is very famous in India. It is basically found in the 25ml package.

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What is candid mouth paint?

Candid mouth paint is a medication having anti-fungal properties which help in the treatment of fungal infections in the mouth. It kills the mouth fungus by destroying the cell membrane of the fungus.

Composition of Candid mouth paint

Clotrimazole I.P. 1% w/v
Glycerin I.P.
Propylene Glycol I.P. base q.s.

When should you use candid mouth paint?

Always consult your doctor before use. You can use candid mouth paint if you are facing

If you have mouth ulcers
If you face fungal infections on the tongue
If you are facing problems while chewing and swallowing your food
If you have infections in your lips
Tongue and mouth infections
If reddish spots are often visible inside your mouth
Sometimes the candid mouth paint is prescribed by the doctor if you have mouth pain

How to use candid mouth paint?

Candid mouth paint is basically in liquid form. It is recommended to take candid mouth paint after having your food ( especially after dinner). Put 5-6 drops of this medicine in your mouth and leave it as it is. After 10-15 minutes wash/gargle your mouth with water. Do not eat or drink anything within the 10-15 minute phase of applying the medication.

If your mouth fungal infection is serious you can use this 2-3 times a day. This is the appropriate way of using Candid Mouth Paint. You should always consult your doctor upon how to use this as dosage varies with your problems.

Side effects of Candid mouth paint

There are basically no reported side effects in Candid mouth paint. But overdosing can lead to certain side effects which include

The increase of pain in your mouth
Development of rashes

How Candid Mouth Paint actually works?

Candid mouth paint when applied in your mouth binds with the mucosa and is released slowly in your saliva. The fungal cell membranes are destroyed due to this. In this way, candid mouth paint treats your fungal infections in the mouth.

Is candid mouth paint better than miconazole?

Candid mouth paint and miconazole are the same types of anti-fungal medication but they work in a different way. Both cannot be compared since both have different active ingredients. Miconazole is mainly used in the treatment of foot fungus (athlete’s foot) and sometimes orally but Candid mouth paint is mainly prescribed for the treatment of fungus in the mouth.