Candid Gold Cream: price, uses & cheaper substitutes
Candid Gold Cream contains Clotrimazole 1% w/w. Listed MRP is ₹161.18 for 50 (₹3.22 per g).
The lowest listed price for the same salt is ₹0.96 per g.
- MRP
- ₹161.18
- ₹ / g
- ₹3.22
- Pack
- 50
- Manufacturer
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Same-salt cheaper options
| Brand | Manufacturer | Pack | MRP | ₹ / g | As on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clotrimazole Cream IP 1% w/wJan Aushadhi | Jan Aushadhi (PMBJP) | 15 g | ₹14.44 | ₹0.96 | 19 October 2026 |
| Clodoc 1% Cream | Morepen Laboratories Ltd | 15 g | ₹45.66 | ₹3.04 | 19 October 2026 |
| Canazole Cream | Lupin Ltd | 15 g | ₹46.55 | ₹3.10 | 19 October 2026 |
| Surfaz Cream | Franco-Indian Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | 15 g | ₹47.58 | ₹3.17 | 19 October 2026 |
| Candid Gold Cream | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 50 g | ₹161.18 | ₹3.22 | 19 October 2026 |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Same salt and strength only. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands. See all Clotrimazole 1% w/w brands, safety and side effects
What Clotrimazole 1% w/w is used for
- Ringworm (daad) on the body, groin (jock itch) and scalp edges.
- Athlete's foot – itchy, peeling skin between the toes, common in the monsoon.
- Fungal rash in skin folds (under the breasts, armpits, groin) and nappy rash with fungal infection.
- Thrush on the skin, penis or around the vagina (external itching).
Frequently asked questions
What is Candid cream used for?
Candid (clotrimazole 1%) treats fungal skin infections – ringworm, jock itch, athlete's foot, fungal rash in skin folds and skin thrush. It does not work on bacterial infections or eczema.
How many days should I apply clotrimazole cream?
Apply 2 or 3 times a day for 2 to 4 weeks, and continue for a week or two after the rash looks clear to stop it coming back. See a doctor if it is not improving after a few weeks.
Candid cream vs Candid-B cream – which should I use?
Candid contains only clotrimazole. Candid-B adds a steroid, which calms itching fast but can make fungal infection spread if used for long and causes skin thinning. Use plain clotrimazole unless a doctor prescribes the combination.
Can I use Surfaz cream in pregnancy?
Clotrimazole cream can usually be used in pregnancy, but check with your doctor or pharmacist first, especially for use in the genital area.
Sources
- Tata 1mg product page (MRP as listed) (19 October 2026)
- NHS – Clotrimazole (19 October 2026)
- NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (ceiling prices) (19 October 2026)
- PMBI Jan Aushadhi Product & MRP List (19 October 2026)
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