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Losweat Dusting Powder 75 gm, Pack of 1
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Composition :

CHLORHEXIDINE-0.5%W/W + MICONAZOLE-2%W/W

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Stedman Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

TOPICAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

ANTIFUNGALS - TOPICAL

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Stedman Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., 3-A, Adyar Bridge Road, Adyar, Chennai - 600 020, Tamilnadu INDIA
Other Info - LOS0127

FAQs

Losweat Dusting Powder consists of Miconazole, an antifungal drug, stops fungi's growth by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane.

Losweat Dusting Powder is safe to use with doctor's advice for 2-4 weeks. Let your doctor know if your symptoms are not relieved by then or experience any side effects.

Losweat Dusting Powder is for topical (for skin) use only. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, mouth or vagina, rinse with cold water. Do not apply Losweat Dusting Powder on open wounds, lesions and blisters.

Please consult your doctor before using Losweat Dusting Powder if you have other skin infections, liver disease, asthma, sulphite allergy, an autoimmune disorder, diabetes, cataract or glaucoma, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), thyroid diseases and heart problems (with prolonged QT wave of heartbeat). Let your doctor know if your allergic to Losweat Dusting Powder or any of its components.

You are required to maintain at least a three-hour gap after application of Losweat Dusting Powder if you are using more than one topical medicine.

It is advised not stop using Losweat Dusting Powder on your own even if the symptoms are relieved until your course advised by the doctor is finished.

Miconazole in Losweat Dusting Powder is a pregnancy category C drug and may be unsafe to use during pregnancy since it may have harmful effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting Losweat Dusting Powder.

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No interaction found/ established. Please consult your doctor before using Losweat Dusting Powder.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting Losweat Dusting Powder.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult the doctor before using Losweat Dusting Powder if you are a nursing mother.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Losweat Dusting Powder has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Losweat Dusting Powder. However, it is not recommended in patients with severe liver diseases.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Losweat Dusting Powder. However, it is not recommended in patients with severe kidney diseases.

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Children

Caution

Losweat Dusting Powder is not recommended for use in children under four years of age. Your doctor will decide the dosage based on the child's age and weight.

Product Substitutes

Reference

  1. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/chlorhexidine-topical.htmlhttp://www.antimicrobe.org/new/drugpopup/Miconazole.pdf

About Losweat Dusting Powder

Losweat Dusting Powder belongs to a group of medicines known as 'anti-fungal/ anti-bacterial' used to treat different type of skin infections such as athlete's foot (ringworm of the foot), jock itch (ringworm of the groin), ringworm and seborrheic dermatitis (dry, flaking skin or dandruff) and bacterial infections. Fungal infection occurs when a fungus invades and affects the tissue on the skin. Fungi can live in the air, soil, water and plants. Symptoms of a fungal infection include skin rash, irritation, redness and scaling of the skin. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness.

Losweat Dusting Powder is composed of two medicines: Miconazole and Chlorhexidine.  Miconazole stops the growth of fungi by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. Chlorhexidine has both bactericidal (kills bacteria) as well as bacteriostatic (inhibits bacterial growth) properties that kill the bacteria by disrupting the cell wall.

Use Losweat Dusting Powder as suggested by the doctor. Losweat Dusting Powder may have common side effects that include itching, dryness, redness and burning sensation at the application site. Dryness, hair discolouration and abnormal hair texture are common side effects for the shampoo form.

Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to Losweat Dusting Powder or any other medicine present in it. Avoid going near naked flames since Losweat Dusting Powder can cause fire easily while being treated with topical forms. Use of Losweat Dusting Powder is contraindicated in people with liver disease, diabetes, asthma, sulfite allergy, an autoimmune disorder, cataract or glaucoma, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), thyroid diseases and heart problems (with prolonged QT wave of heartbeat), hence, inform your doctor before using Losweat Dusting Powder. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Losweat Dusting Powder.

Uses of Losweat Dusting Powder

Fungal infections, such as Athlete's foot (ringworm of the foot), jock itch (ringworm of the groin), ringworm and seborrheic dermatitis (dry, flaking skin or dandruff), bacterial infections.

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Medicinal Benefits

Miconazole is an antifungal and medication. It is used to treat various fungal infections, such as jock itch, athlete's foot, seborrheic dermatitis (dry, flaky skin on the face, scalp, chest, upper back, or ears), and pityriasis (a type of skin rash that causes scaly, discolored patches on chest, back, legs and arms).  While Chlorhexidine helps to clear out the bacterial infection. It also prevents infection that may be caused by the injection, surgery and skin injury.

Directions for Use

Dusting powder: Dust the powder on the skin’s affected areas and pat it lightly on the skin.Shampoo: It is only for external use. Check the label for directions before using shampoo. Wet hair with a sufficient quantity of water. Apply the shampoo on the scalp depending on the length of the hair. Massage to lather and leave it on the scalp and hair for a few minutes. Then, thoroughly rinse with water. Avoid contact of shampoo with eyes. In case of accidental contact with eyes, rinse with water thoroughly.

Side Effects of Losweat Dusting Powder

Dusting powder:

  • Itching
  • Dryness
  • Redness
  • Burning sensation at the application site on the skin

Shampoo:

  • Dryness
  • Hair discolouration
  • Abnormal hair texture 

Drug Warnings

Avoid contact of topical Losweat Dusting Powder with nose, mouth or eyes as it may irritate. In case Losweat Dusting Powder comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly. If you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding mother, please consult a doctor before using Losweat Dusting Powder. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames since Losweat Dusting Powder can catch fire and burn easily. Tell your doctor before using Losweat Dusting Powder if you have asthma, sulpha medicine allergy, an autoimmune disorder, diabetes, cataract or glaucoma, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), thyroid diseases, heart or liver problems, inform your doctor.  Miconazole can cause serious harm to your liver that may result in a liver transplant or cause even death.  Losweat Dusting Powder should not be used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails/toenails, prostate cancer or Cushing's syndrome. Losweat Dusting Powder can make your skin sensitive to the sunlight and cause sunburn, hence avoid direct exposure to the sunlight. Apply sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you go outdoors.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • FLUTICASONE
  • HYDROCORTISONE
  • POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • ALPRAZOLAM
  • WARFARIN
  • ALBUTEROL
  • ATORVASTATIN
  • FLUCONAZOLE
  • ESCITALOPRAM
  • CYCLOSPORINE
  • OMEPRAZOLE

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Special Advise

  • It is advised to reach out to your doctor if the fungal infection symptoms persist or worsen after two to four weeks of treatment. Before applying Losweat Dusting Powder, clean and dry the affected area.
  • Avoid contact of Losweat Dusting Powder with nose, mouth or eyes. If Losweat Dusting Powder comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly. Do not wash the treated areas for a minimum of 3 hours after you apply Losweat Dusting Powder. 

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Always wear loose-fitting clothes to avoid further sweat and spread of the fungal infection.
  • Do not scratch the affected area of skin as it can spread the infection to other body parts.
  • Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes or socks with others.
  • Wash your bedsheets and towels regularly.
  • Wash your socks, stockings and tights in hot water regularly. Avoid shoes that make your feet sweaty and hot.
  • Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent fungal infections.

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