The Candida genus includes numerous yeasts that humans can use biotechnologically. For example, Candida famata belongs to the group of those fungi that, in addition to causing dangerous infections, can also be used to produce useful products such as riboflavin (vitamin B). Normally, however, it is a commensal, a companion of humans and other living … Candida Famata: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Products Pastes are available in pharmacies and drugstores. Typical examples are the zinc pastes, pasta cerata Schleich, pastes for use on the lips, skin protection pastes and pastes against fungal infections. They are generally used less frequently than creams and ointments. Structure and properties Pastes are semisolid preparations with a high proportion of finely dispersed … Pastes
Symptoms Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) usually develops between the toes and manifests as sometimes severe itching, burning, reddening of the skin, white softened, peeling and torn skin, skin blisters and dry skin. The symptoms also occur on the soles of the feet and are accompanied by hyperkeratosis. In the course, a difficult-to-treat nail fungus may … Athlete’s Foot
Vaginal creams are used in women in the initm area. There are different areas in which they are used: vaginal inflammation (bacterial vaginosis), fungal infection (mycosis) of the female genitals, vaginal dryness or to prevent inflammatory diseases or infections in the intimate area. What is vaginal cream? Vaginal cream can be used to combat various … Vaginal Cream: Effect, Uses & Risks
Symptoms Inflammatory reactions in the diaper area: Reddened, wet, scaly erosions. Often shiny surface Vesicles and pustules Itching Painful open skin Diaper dermatitis with candida infection: Sharply demarcated, moist shiny skin redness in the folds of the buttocks and genital area. Scaly fringe at the transition zones to the healthy skin. Scattering of pinhead-sized nodules … Diaper Rash: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Products Some vaginal tablets are commercially available. Also used are vaginal suppositories and vaginal capsules. Structure and properties Vaginal tablets are solid, single-dose preparations intended for vaginal use. In general, they meet the definition of non-coated tablets or film-coated tablets. Detailed information can be found under the relevant articles. Vaginal tablets contain the same excipients, … Vaginal Tablets
Products Clotrimazole is commercially available as creams, creams, ointments, sprays, vaginal tablets, and vaginal creams alone or in combination with other active ingredients (e.g., Canesten, Gyno-Canesten, Imacort, Imazol, Triderm). It has been approved in many countries since 1973. Structure and properties Clotrimazole (C22H17ClN2, Mr = 344.8 g/mol) is a chlorinated phenylmethylimidazole derivative. It exists as … Clotrimazole
Symptoms Acute, uncomplicated vaginal mycosis occurs more frequently in women of childbearing age. In contrast, it is rare in girls and postmenopausal women. About 75% of all women contract vaginal mycosis once in their lives. The clinical manifestation varies. Possible symptoms include: Itching and burning (leading symptoms). Inflammation of the vagina and vulva with symptoms … Vaginal Fungus
Products Antifungal products are commercially available as creams, ointments, powders, solutions, tablets, capsules, and injectables, among others. Structure and properties The antifungal agents are a structurally heterogeneous class of agents. However, several groups can be identified within the antifungals, such as the azole antifungals and the allylamines (see below). Effects Antifungals have antifungal, fungistatic, or … Antifungals
Definition Drugs today usually contain a defined active pharmaceutical ingredient. However, numerous drugs with two or more active substances also exist. These are called combination drugs or fixed combinations. For example, Aspirin C contains both acetylsalicylic acid and vitamin C. Many blood pressure medications are combination preparations, for example perindopril + indapamide or candesartan + … Combination Products
Products Azole antifungals are approved in many countries for both topical and systemic treatment. They are available in numerous dosage forms-including creams, an oral gel, powders, sprays, tablets, capsules, injectables, vaginal creams, and vaginal tablets. The first azole antifungal came on the market in the 1950s. Structure and properties The name azole refers to heterocycles … Azole Antifungals
Clotrimazole is used to treat fungal infections such as athlete’s foot or vaginal fungus. It is a so-called broad-spectrum antifungal agent that is effective against a large number of different fungi. The active ingredient is available in the form of ointments, creams and vaginal tablets, among others. Clotrimazole is generally well tolerated. However, mild side … Clotrimazole Fights Fungal Infections
