Candid Gold Anti Fungal Powder Bottle Of 100 Gm

Candid Gold Dusting Powder is a combination medicine of clotrimazole and allantoin used to treat various fungal skin infections. Clotrimazole is an antifungal agent that works against fungal skin infections. It offers relief from symptoms like itching, redness, hypopigmented spots, etc caused due to fungal skin infection. With regular use and correct application technique, it has been proven to prevent and reduce the symptoms of fungal and bacterial infections.

Candid Gold Dusting Powder helps treat and control fungal infections like:

• Athlete’s foot.
• Jock itch.
• Fungal nail infection (onychomycosis).
• Infected nappy rash.
• Rash in folds of the skin due to obesity.
• Oral thrush.
• Ringworm.
• It relieves itching and irritation and keeps the skin moisturised, providing it with an added advantage.

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. manufactures Candid Gold Dusting Powder and it contains:

• Clotrimazole (1%w/w) - Antifungal
• Allantoin (0.2% w/w) - Skin protectant and moisturiser

• To treat and prevent fungal and bacterial infections.
• To keep areas susceptible to fungal infections, dry and clean.
• To maintain overall hygiene.

• The Candid Gold Dusting Powder is for external use only.
• Use it as advised by your physician and doctor.
• Apply adequate quantity on the affected area and massage gently. You can cover the affected area with gauze or cotton once applied.
• Make sure your hands are clean before applying the powder. Also, remember to wash hands afterwards as accidental ingestion of this powder is harmful.
• If it gets into your eyes, nose, mouth or genital areas, rinse with water.
• Regular and adequate usage will lead to regression of symptoms. However, complete the due course even if symptoms subside entirely to prevent a recurrence.
• Approach your dermatologist or the concerned doctor if symptoms do not subside or worsen.

• This powder is safe to use with no significant side effects. However, some may experience a burning sensation, rashes, swelling, etc at the application site.
• These side effects are usually mild and self-limiting and will subside on a day or two. One can take antihistamines to reduce the side effects.
• You must consult your concerned doctor immediately if you experience an anaphylactic reaction or a severe allergy attack.

• Always take this medication at the discretion of a doctor. Do not self prescribe, especially if you have a history of allergic reactions or had some severe health issues in the past.
• Special care should be taken by pregnant and lactating women and always consult a doctor before administering this medicine.
• Do not use this medicine if the previous usage has caused any allergic reaction. Instead, consult your doctor for prescribing an alternative medication.
• During the treatment course, try not to scratch or touch the skin area that you are treating. It may spread the infection and worsen the condition.