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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Nov 23, 2024 | 4:47 PM IST
Canacrom-T Kit is used to treat fungal and bacterial infections. It contains Fluconazole and Tinidazole which work by killing infection-causing bacteria and fungi. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, headache, skin rash or itching, loss of appetite, stomach pain, or cramps. Before taking this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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About Canacrom-T Kit

Canacrom-T Kit belongs to a class of medication called anti-infectives used to treat various fungal and bacterial infections. Also, Canacrom-T Kit may be used to treat infections such as giardiasis and amoebiasis (stomach infections), and trichomoniasis (genital infection) caused by protozoa. Fungal infection is a disease in which a fungus attacks the tissue and causes infection. Fungal infections may affect the skin and spread into bones, tissues, organs, or the whole body. A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly.

Canacrom-T Kit is a combination of two drugs, namely: Fluconazole (antifungal) and Tinidazole (antiprotozoal). The fungal cell membranes are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Fluconazole belongs to the class of antifungals that works by damaging the fungal cell membranes and killing fungi. Tinidazole belongs to the class of antiprotozoals that works by damaging the DNA (genetic material) of bacteria and protozoa and inhibits the formation of new DNA. Thereby, killing micro-organisms and clearing the infection.

Take Canacrom-T Kit as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Canacrom-T Kit for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, headache, skin rash or itching, loss of appetite, stomach pain, or cramps. Most of these side effects of Canacrom-T Kit do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Canacrom-T Kit or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Canacrom-T Kit if you are pregnant or a nursing mother and consult a doctor. Tinidazole may affect fertility in both men and women. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are planning for pregnancy before taking Canacrom-T Kit. Drive only if you are alert as Canacrom-T Kit may cause drowsiness, dizziness, numbness, or weakness. Do not drink alcohol with Canacrom-T Kit as it may cause adverse effects such as severe nausea, vomiting, sweating, fast heartbeats, tingling, or warmth under the skin.

Uses of Canacrom-T Kit

Treatment of Fungal infections, Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits

Canacrom-T Kit is a combination of two drugs, namely: Fluconazole and Tinidazole used to treat various fungal and bacterial infections. The fungal cell membranes are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Fluconazole is an antifungal that damages the fungal cell membranes and kills fungi. Tinidazole is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. It damages the DNA (genetic material) of bacteria and protozoa and inhibits the formation of new DNA. Thereby, kills micro-organisms and clears the infection.

Directions for Use

Take Canacrom-T Kit with or without food as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Canacrom-T Kit

  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Dry mouth
  • Diarrhoea
  • Dyspepsia
  • Itching or burning
  • Darkened urine
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Headache
  • Skin rash or itching
  • Loss of appetite
  • Stomach pain or cramps

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Canacrom-T Kit or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Canacrom-T Kit if you are pregnant or a nursing mother and consult a doctor. Tinidazole may affect fertility in both men and women. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are planning for pregnancy before taking Canacrom-T Kit. Drive only if you are alert as Canacrom-T Kit may cause drowsiness, dizziness, numbness, or weakness. Do not drink alcohol with Canacrom-T Kit as it may cause adverse effects such as severe nausea, vomiting, sweating, fast heartbeats, tingling, or warmth under the skin. You are recommended to complete the full course of Canacrom-T Kit as prescribed by your doctor for effective results. If you have adrenal insufficiency (adrenal glands do not produce sufficient amounts of steroid hormones), abnormal levels of calcium, magnesium, or potassium, a blood disorder, fits, kidney, liver, or heart problems inform your doctor before taking Canacrom-T Kit. Avoid taking Canacrom-T Kit with erythromycin, pimozide, cisapride, quinidine, terfenadine, and astemizole as it may cause adverse effects.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Canacrom-T Kit may interact with a blood thinner (warfarin), antibiotics (rifampicin, erythromycin, rifabutin, nitrofurantoin), antidepressants (nortriptyline, amitriptyline), antifungals (voriconazole, amphotericin B), benzodiazepines (triazolam, midazolam), anticonvulsants (phenytoin, carbamazepine), pain relievers (ibuprofen, lornoxicam, meloxicam, diclofenac, celecoxib, flurbiprofen, naproxen), antiallergic drugs (astemizole, terfenadine), antipsychotic drug (pimozide), drug for stomach upset (cisapride), medicines used to lower high blood pressure (verapamil, felodipine, losartan, nifedipine, isradipine, amlodipine), antiarrhythmic agent (quinidine), anticancer drug (ibrutinib, olaparib), antiasthma drug (theophylline), anti-HIV drugs (saquinavir, zidovudine), antidiabetics (glibenclamide, glipizide, chlorpropamide, tolbutamide).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid drinking beer, wine or spirits while taking Canacrom-T Kit and for 3 days after treatment with Canacrom-T Kit as it may cause stomach cramps, pounding heart, stomach cramps, or flushing (sudden feeling of warmth).

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have adrenal insufficiency (adrenal glands do not produce sufficient amounts of steroid hormones), abnormal levels of calcium, magnesium, or potassium, a blood disorder, fits, kidney, liver or heart problems inform your doctor before taking Canacrom-T Kit.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • WARFARIN
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • RIFABUTIN
  • NITROFURANTOIN
  • NORTRIPTYLINE
  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • VORICONAZOLE
  • AMPHOTERICIN B
  • TRIAZOLAM
  • MIDAZOLAM
  • PHENYTOIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • IBUPROFEN
  • LORNOXICAM
  • MELOXICAM
  • DICLOFENAC
  • CELECOXIB
  • FLURBIPROFEN
  • NAPROXEN
  • ASTEMIZOLE
  • TERFENADINE
  • PIMOZIDE
  • CISAPRIDE
  • VERAPAMIL
  • FELODIPINE
  • LOSARTAN
  • NIFEDIPINE
  • ISRADIPINE
  • AMLODIPINE
  • QUINIDINE
  • IBRUTINIB
  • OLAPARIB
  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • SAQUINAVIR
  • ZIDOVUDINE
  • GLIBENCLAMIDE
  • GLIPIZIDE
  • CHLORPROPAMIDE
  • TOLBUTAMIDE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Regularly change your socks and wash your feet. Avoid shoes that make your feet sweaty and hot.
  • In wet places such as changing rooms and gym showers, don’t walk on barefoot. Wear flip-flops or sandals to prevent fungal infections.
  • Do not scratch the affected area of skin as it can spread the infection to other body parts.
  • Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes or socks with others to prevent the spread of infection.
  • Wash your bed sheets and towels regularly.
  • Avoiding getting in contact with harsh soaps, detergents and rough fabrics.
  • Include fiber rich foods, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fiber rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains such as brown rice, whole grain bread should be included in your diet.
  • Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids every day while you are taking Canacrom-T Kit.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption as it may increase adverse effects.

Special Advise

  • Please consult a doctor if the infection persists or worsens after using Canacrom-T Kit for 1 week.
  • Do not use Canacrom-T Kit for all the viral infections.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Fungal infection: It is a disease in which a fungus attacks the tissue and causes infection. Fungal infections may affect the skin and spread into bones, tissues, organs, or the whole body. It may be contagious (spread from one person to another). The symptoms of a fungal infection include skin rash, darkening of the skin, peeling, itching, deformed toenail, or vaginal discharge. Antifungal medicines are usually used to treat fungal infections.

Bacterial infection: It is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria come in three basic shapes, namely spherical, rod, or spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell walls) or gram-negative (do not have cell walls). Appropriate tests are done to identify bacterial strains and based on the results, proper medication is prescribed. Some common symptoms of bacterial infection include cough, fever, and tiredness.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid alcohol consumption with Canacrom-T Kit as it may cause adverse effects such as severe nausea, vomiting, sweating, fast heartbeats, tingling or warmth under the skin. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Canacrom-T Kit.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Canacrom-T Kit is not recommended for pregnant women as it may cause harm to the unborn baby. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Canacrom-T Kit is contraindicated in breastfeeding mothers as Canacrom-T Kit is excreted in human milk and may harm the baby. However, if you stop breastfeeding while on treatment with Canacrom-T Kit, avoid breastfeeding for at least 3 days after stopping Canacrom-T Kit. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Canacrom-T Kit may cause drowsiness, dizziness, numbness or weakness. Therefore, avoid driving if you experience any of these symptoms after taking Canacrom-T Kit.

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Liver

Caution

Take Canacrom-T Kit with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Canacrom-T Kit with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Canacrom-T Kit is not recommended for children below 12 years to treat bacterial infections. However, for treating other infections, Canacrom-T Kit should be used in doses only as prescribed by a doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

823, Devpath Building, B/h,Lal Bunglow,Off. C.G.Road, Ahmedabad, India
Other Info - CA35810

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FAQs

Canacrom-T Kit is used to treat fungal and bacterial infections.
Canacrom-T Kit contains Fluconazole and Tinidazole. Fluconazole is an antifungal that works by damaging the fungal cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stops the leakage of cell contents. Thereby, kills fungi. Tinidazole is an antiprotozoal that works by damaging the DNA (genetic material) of bacteria and protozoa and inhibits the formation of new DNA. Thereby, kills micro-organisms and clears the infection.
Canacrom-T Kit may be used to treat gum infections such as gingivitis (inflammation of gums) caused by bacteria. Canacrom-T Kit contains Tinidazole that kills bacteria and clears infection.
Canacrom-T Kit may cause diarrhoea as a temporary adverse effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens or if you notice blood in stools, please consult your doctor.
You are not recommended to take Canacrom-T Kit with erythromycin as co-administration of these medicines may increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm. However, please consult your doctor before taking Canacrom-T Kit with other medicines.
Canacrom-T Kit may affect fertility in both men and women. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are planning for pregnancy before taking Canacrom-T Kit.
Canacrom-T Kit may be used to treat bacterial infections. Canacrom-T Kit contains Tinidazole, an antiprotozoal drug that kills bacteria and protozoa.
No, even if you feel better, you shouldn't stop taking Canacrom-T Kit. It's important to complete the full course of treatment as prescribed by your doctor, even if your symptoms improve. Stopping the Canacrom-T Kit too early can allow the infection to return or worsen your condition.
If you miss a dose of Canacrom-T Kit, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it's almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.
If you don't get better after completing the full course of Canacrom-T Kit, it's important to consult your doctor. Also, let your doctor know if your symptoms worsen while taking Canacrom-T Kit. They may need to reassess your condition, possibly perform additional tests, and decide whether a different course of treatment is required.
The common side effects of Canacrom-T Kit are vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, headache, skin rash or itching, loss of appetite, stomach pain, or cramps. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

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