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Kanderm-bg
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Last reviewed: 03.07.2025
Canderm-bg is a corticosteroid used to treat dermatological disorders.
ATC classification
Active ingredients
Pharmacological group
Pharmachologic effect
Indications Kanderma-bg.
It is used to eliminate pathologies affecting the skin, such as dermatoses and dermatomycosis (for example, trichophytosis, candidiasis, epidermophytosis, microspores and versicolor lichen).
In addition, the medication is used to treat various types of eczema complicated by infection, and at the same time infectious processes on the skin, against the background of which severe inflammation develops.
Release form
The medicine is released in the form of a cream, in tubes of 5 or 10 g. Inside the box there is 1 tube of cream.
Pharmacodynamics
The combined medicine for external treatment has a wide range of therapeutic activity: it has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antimycotic properties. The latter effect is provided by the action of the element clotrimazole - it destroys the structure of the cell walls of fungi, resulting in cell lysis.
Clotrimazole has an antimicrobial effect on the activity of gram-positive and some gram-negative microbes, and in addition, an antitrichomonal and antiprotozoal effect.
Gentamicin sulfate has an antibacterial effect against gram-positive and many gram-negative microorganisms.
Beclomethasone dipropionate is a synthetic corticosteroid with local anti-inflammatory properties.
Pharmacokinetics
After external application of the cream, only a small portion of the drug penetrates into the circulatory system. The highest concentration of the drug is found inside the epidermis. A smaller amount of the drug is found inside the subcutaneous layer and dermis.
Dosing and administration
The cream is used for external treatment of the skin. It is applied to the affected areas in a thin layer and gently rubbed into the skin. The procedure is carried out twice a day.
The duration of the course of therapy is selected individually, taking into account the severity of the pathology and the location of the skin lesions.
When eliminating fungal lesions, it is recommended to use the drug for another 14 days after the symptoms of the disease disappear.
Use Kanderma-bg. during pregnancy
In the 1st trimester, Kanderm-bg is not prescribed. In the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, it can be used only in situations where the possible benefit to the woman is more likely than the risk of negative consequences for the fetus.
If it is necessary to use the drug during lactation, breastfeeding must be stopped for the duration of therapy.
Contraindications
Main contraindications:
- the presence of intolerance to the elements of the drug;
- cutaneous tuberculosis or symptoms of syphilis appearing on the skin;
- shingles or chickenpox.
Side effects Kanderma-bg.
If the patient has hypersensitivity to medicinal components, local signs of allergy may occur, manifested as follows: skin irritation, atrophy or hypopigmentation, burning sensation and itching, the appearance of erythema, stretch marks, folliculitis or acne, as well as the development of hypertrichosis and dry skin.
Overdose
After prolonged use of large doses of corticosteroids, manifestations of hypercorticism may develop.
[ Storage conditions
Kanderm-bg should be kept in a dark and dry place, inaccessible to small children. Temperature indicators are within the range of 18-25°C.
Shelf life
Kanderm-bg can be used for 3 years from the date of release of the drug.
Application for children
It is prohibited to prescribe the medicine to children under 3 years of age. Children over this age should use the medicine only under the supervision of the attending physician.
Analogues
Analogues of the drug are such products as Mifungar, Medoflucon, Candiderm, as well as Itracon with Candinorm complex gel and Lomexin.
Reviews
Kanderm-bg receives good reviews for its medicinal effect. The drug has a fast and effective therapeutic effect, coping with the disorders noted in the indications for its use. Among the disadvantages, they note the fairly high cost of the drug.
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Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Kanderm-bg" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.