Candid Dusting Powder

Composition of Candid Dusting Powder

Candid Dusting Powder contains Allantoin (0.2% w/w) + Clotrimazole (1% w/w). It belongs to the Moisturiser / skin barrier repair and Antifungal class of medicines.

Uses of Candid Dusting Powder

Treatment of Fungal skin infections

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Fungal skin infections Candid Gold Dusting Powder helps treat and control fungal skin infections like athlete’s foot (infection between toes)
• jock itch
• fungal nail infection
• infected nappy rash
• rash in folds of skin (areas like armpit or beneath the breast)
• thrush
• and ringworm. It gives relief from itching or irritation and keeps your skin moisturized. You may notice your skin starting to get better within 4-5 days. Keep using Candid Gold Dusting Powder for as long as it is prescribed.

How Candid Dusting Powder works

Candid Gold Dusting Powder is a combination of two medicines: Allantoin and Clotrimazole. Allantoin is a skin protectant that moisturizes the skin and relieves minor irritation. Clotrimazole is an antifungal. It works by stopping the growth of fungi on the skin by preventing them from forming their own protective covering. This treats your infection.

How to take Candid Dusting Powder

This medicine is for external use only. Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area before application and do not rub.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Candid Gold Dusting Powder, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine is not a realistic risk from a moisturiser used on the skin. It is unlikely from skin use; swallowing the preparation may cause stomach upset. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Candid Dusting Powder

Most side effects of Candid Dusting are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Candid Dusting Powder

Warnings and precautions

Apply generously and often — several times a day, and always within a few minutes of a bath while the skin is still damp. Some paraffin-based emollients are flammable when they soak into clothing and bedding. Keep away from open flames and cigarettes. Stop if the skin becomes more red, itchy or sore after use. Keep applying for the full period your doctor stated, usually two to four weeks, and for a week or two after the rash has cleared. Stopping when it looks better is why ringworm keeps coming back. Apply a little beyond the visible edge of the patch — the fungus extends further than the redness. Do not use a combination cream containing a steroid on a fungal infection unless a doctor has specifically prescribed it. The steroid calms the redness while the fungus spreads underneath. See a doctor if the rash covers a large area, involves the scalp or nails, or has not improved in two weeks — these usually need tablets as well.

Do not take Candid Dusting if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. For external use only. Not for use in the eyes.

Interactions with other medicines

No significant interactions are expected. No significant interactions are expected from preparations used on the skin.

How to store Candid Dusting Powder

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Close the cap tightly after each use. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Candid Dusting Powder

It is for use on skin only. Do not use it in your eyes, mouth, or vagina. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas. Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects. If you think the area of skin you are treating has become more irritated, you should stop using Candid Gold Dusting Powder and consult your doctor. Do not use this medicine more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Inform your doctor if the treated skin area does not improve after 4 weeks of treatment.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Therapeutic class:

DERMA

Drug class:

Moisturiser / skin barrier repair and Antifungal