Candid Jan Aushadhi Equivalent
Official government generic substitute, verified active pharmaceutical composition, price comparison, and store locator for Candid.
Candid
Manufacturer: Glenmark Pharma
Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel 2%
PMBI Drug Code: #2518 • WHO-GMP Certified
Monthly Family Savings Calculator
Calculate how much your household saves every month and year by switching from Candid to the government Jan Aushadhi equivalent.
📊 Commercial Brand Price Benchmark
Real-world private pharmacy retail prices compared against the official Jan Aushadhi generic rate (₹42.19).
| Market Brand | Manufacturer | Pack Size | Market Price | Jan Aushadhi | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANDID V | GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS | 30 units | ₹154.22 | ₹42.19 | 73% (₹112.03) |
🩺 Therapeutic Indication
Therapeutic management of superficial, mucosal, and systemic fungal and yeast infections.
Clinical Delivery Form
🔬 Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
The active molecules responsible for the medicinal therapeutic action:
Where to buy the generic alternative for Candid?
Jan Aushadhi generic medicines are stocked at over 21,000 government-monitored Jan Aushadhi Kendras across all 36 States and Union Territories. Use our locator to find your nearest Kendra.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Candid Substitution
What is the Jan Aushadhi generic equivalent of Candid?+
The official Jan Aushadhi generic substitute is Clotrimazole Vaginal Gel 2% w/w (Drug Code: #2518). It contains the identical active pharmaceutical ingredient(s) (clotrimazole) at the exact same therapeutic strength and dosage form.
How much money does a family save each month by switching from Candid to Jan Aushadhi?+
Commercial Candid (marketed by Glenmark Pharma) sells for approximately ₹154.22 per pack, whereas the official government Jan Aushadhi generic price is ₹42.19, saving 73% (₹112.03 per pack). For a typical household requiring 2 packs per month, this saves ₹224.06 every month, or approximately ₹2,689 every single year.
Is the Jan Aushadhi equivalent as effective and safe as Candid?+
Yes. Jan Aushadhi medicines are procured by the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) strictly from WHO-GMP compliant pharmaceutical manufacturers and batch-tested in NABL-accredited laboratories to verify chemical purity, potency, and pharmacopoeial standards. Always consult your doctor before changing prescribed brands.
Where can I purchase the Jan Aushadhi generic substitute?+
It is available at all 21,000+ Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJK) across India. You can look up your nearest Kendra by PIN code or district using our free Kendra Finder.