Candid 1% Dusting Powder 100 g

Candid 1% Dusting Powder 100 g is an antifungal powder containing clotrimazole 1% w/w in each 100 g pack. It belongs to the azole antifungal class and is used on the skin to help treat fungal infections such as athlete’s foot, jock itch, ringworm, and yeast-related skin irritation. Because it comes as a dusting powder, Candid 1% Dusting Powder 100 g can help keep moist, sweaty areas drier while the medicine works.

How it works: Clotrimazole works by blocking a substance fungi need to build their protective outer layer, which stops the fungus from growing and surviving. In powder form, Candid 1% Dusting Powder 100 g also helps reduce moisture on the skin, making the area less friendly for fungal growth.

This 1% dusting powder is the same clotrimazole strength as the smaller Candid 1% Dusting Powder 50 g, but it comes in a larger 100 g pack for longer use or larger treatment areas. The powder form is often chosen when a doctor wants antifungal treatment plus a drying effect, especially in skin folds, feet, or areas prone to sweat and chafing.

• Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis)
• Jock itch (tinea cruris)
• Ringworm (tinea corporis)
• Cutaneous candidiasis
• Moist, sweaty skin areas prone to fungal rash

• Use only on the skin; do not swallow Candid 1% Dusting Powder 100 g.
• Clean and dry the affected area well before applying the powder.
• Apply a thin, even layer to the affected skin and the nearby area as directed by your doctor.
• Wash your hands after use unless the hands are being treated.
• If the area is very sweaty or stays moist, the powder may be especially helpful after bathing and drying.
• Do not cover the area with tight bandages unless your clinician tells you to.

Each 100 g pack contains clotrimazole 1% dusting powder, so the product delivers 1% medicine by weight for topical use. How often to apply it depends on the infection and your doctor’s instructions; many topical clotrimazole powder regimens are used once or twice daily, but your prescriber decides the exact schedule. There is no fixed maximum daily amount on the label for every patient, so follow the amount and duration your doctor recommends for this specific Candid 1% Dusting Powder 100 g.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Clotrimazole may include:

• Mild skin irritation
• Burning or stinging at the application site
• Itching
• Redness
• Dryness or peeling of the skin
• Temporary worsening of local discomfort when first applied

• For external use only; do not put Candid 1% Dusting Powder 100 g in the eyes, mouth, nose, or vagina unless a doctor specifically instructs you to do so.
• Do not use on broken, severely irritated, or extensively damaged skin without medical advice.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of allergy to clotrimazole or other azole antifungals.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a clinician before using it on large areas or for a long time.
• Stop and seek medical advice if irritation becomes severe or if the rash does not improve as expected.
• Keep the powder away from flames or high heat and avoid inhaling the dust while applying.
• Use caution if the treated area is then covered tightly, since trapped moisture can sometimes worsen irritation.

• Other topical antifungals applied to the same area unless directed by a clinician
• Strongly irritating skin products such as alcohol-based lotions, harsh soaps, or astringents on the same area
• Topical corticosteroids used without medical guidance, which can mask infection
• Other medicated powders or sprays on the same site that may increase irritation

Store Candid 1% Dusting Powder 100 g tightly closed at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.