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Losweat Dusting Powder

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Product introduction

Losweat Dusting Powder is a combination medicine that is used to treat various types of skin infections. It minimizes symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling, and itching. It also has an antimicrobial action against the infection-causing microorganisms.

Losweat Dusting Powder is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be applied only to the affected areas of the skin with clean and dry hands. If it gets into your eyes, nose, mouth or vagina rinse with water. It may take several days to weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you should keep using this medicine regularly. The course of the treatment should be completed to ensure better efficacy of the medicine. If your condition does not improve or gets worse, you should talk to your doctor.

The most common side effect of this medicine includes itching, dryness, redness, and burning sensation at the application site. These are usually self-limiting. Regular application of moisturizer to the skin can help to overcome or prevent dryness of the skin, also you must drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated. Serious side effects are rare. You must consult the doctor if you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.).

Before using this medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines for the same disease or other diseases. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use this medicine with proper consultation and caution. If you are a known allergic to the medicine, you must refrain from using this medicine and consult the doctor about this condition. During the course of the treatment, do not touch or scratch the infected skin areas as this may worsen or spread the infection.

Uses of Losweat Dusting Powder

Benefits of Losweat Dusting Powder

In Treatment of Skin infections

Losweat Dusting Powder is used to treat and control fungal infections like athlete’s foot (infection between toes), Jock itch (infection of the groin area), diaper rash, ringworm, and other fungal skin infections (candidiasis). It gives relief from redness, itching, and irritations due to infection. Apply it as prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Losweat Dusting Powder

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

Common side effects of Losweat

  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Losweat 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.

How Losweat Dusting Powder works

Losweat Dusting Powder is a combination of two medicines: Miconazole and Chlorhexidine Gluconate which treat skin infections. Miconazole is an antifungal medicine which stops the growth of fungi by preventing them from forming their own protective covering. Chlorhexidine Gluconate is an antiseptic and disinfectant which effectively cleans out the affected area of skin to prevent it from getting infected.

Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Losweat Dusting Powder may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Losweat Dusting Powder is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Losweat Dusting Powder?

If you miss a dose of Losweat 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.

All substitutes

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Quick tips

  • Losweat Dusting Powder may take several weeks to show its action. Keep using it as suggested by your doctor.
  • Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying Losweat Dusting Powder.
  • Apply it as a thin layer onto clean, dry, unbroken skin affected by the infection.
  • It may cause minor burning, stinging or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
  • Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas.
  • It is advisable not to touch or scratch the infected area as it can worsen the situation.
  • Dry skin is a common side effect. Apply moisturizer daily to overcome the skin dryness. 

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA

Patient concerns

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my scrotum and the skin on my thighs next to my scrotum have been red and itchy and had a somewhat scaly texture, sometimes they'd get so itchy that I would have to scratch, the past few weeks my scrotum has started to smell and produce a sweat like substance (it's like sweat except it never goes away and it leaves white stains in my underwear where my scrotum is near the fabric,
Dr. Ankur Kumar Tanwar
Ayurveda
Ok may be you are from from skin infections
Skin infections hair loss cold
Dr. Saurav Arora
Homeopathy
Dear sir please elaborate your symptoms, history, treatment and investigations done.
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References

  1. MedIndia. Chlorhexidine, Miconazole Nitrate. [Accessed 06 Jun. 2019] (online) Available from: External Link
  2. Mayo Clinic. Miconazole (Topical Route). [Accessed 06 Jun. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Mayo Clinic. Chlorhexidine (Topical Application Route). [Accessed 06 Jun. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. Drugs.com. Chlorhexidine Gluconate (Topical). [Accessed 06 Jun. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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Country of origin: India

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