Canesten Dusting Powder

Canesten Dusting Powder is an antifungal powder containing clotrimazole as the active ingredient in each bottle, as labeled on the pack. It belongs to the azole antifungal class and is used to help treat and prevent fungal skin infections, especially in moist or sweaty areas. Canesten Dusting Powder is designed for skin use, where the powder format can help keep affected areas drier while the medicine works against the fungus. It is supplied by Bayer Pharmaceuticals, India in a strip/box of 10 bottles.

How it works: Clotrimazole works by stopping fungi from making the protective substance they need to grow and survive. In powder form, Canesten Dusting Powder helps deliver the antifungal to the skin while also helping reduce moisture that can encourage fungal growth.

Canesten Dusting Powder is a topical powder form, so it is suited for people who want antifungal treatment in a dry, easy-to-apply format rather than a cream or ointment. Because this product is labeled as a powder, it may be chosen when a doctor wants clotrimazole to be applied to areas that tend to stay damp or rub against clothing, such as between skin folds or on the feet. There are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand here, so this product should be used exactly as directed on the label or by a clinician.

• Athlete’s foot
• Jock itch
• Ringworm
• Fungal skin irritation in moist areas
• Prevention of recurrent fungal skin infections

• Use Canesten Dusting Powder only on the skin; do not swallow or inhale it.
• Clean and dry the affected area well before applying the powder.
• Apply a thin layer to the affected skin as directed by your doctor or the product label.
• Wash your hands before and after use unless the hands are the area being treated.
• Keep the area dry after application and avoid tight, non-breathable clothing when possible.
• Use it regularly for the full course, even if the rash or itching improves sooner.

The dose of Canesten Dusting Powder is the amount listed on the bottle/label, used as a topical powder rather than taken by mouth. How often to apply it depends on the infection site and your doctor’s directions; there is no fixed oral-style maximum daily dose because it is a skin product, not a swallowed medicine. Use only the amount and frequency recommended for this specific Canesten Dusting Powder strength and packaging.

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 skin
• Temporary discomfort at the treated area

• For external use only; do not apply to eyes, mouth, or inside the nose.
• Do not use on large broken skin areas or deep wounds unless a clinician tells you to.
• Stop and seek medical advice if the rash gets worse or does not improve as expected.
• Tell your doctor if you have frequent fungal infections, diabetes, or a weakened immune system.
• Avoid inhaling the powder and keep it away from children’s faces.
• Use caution if you are sensitive to clotrimazole or other azole antifungals.
• Keep the treated area clean and dry; moisture can reduce the benefit of the powder.

• Other topical antifungal products unless your doctor says to combine them
• Other medicated skin products applied to the same area
• Steroid creams used on the same rash unless prescribed together
• Skin products that can irritate or dry the area excessively
• Any medicine or product containing clotrimazole or related azole antifungals

Store Canesten Dusting Powder tightly closed at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct sunlight, and keep it out of reach of children.