Losweat Dusting Powder

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.

• Treatment of Skin infections

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.

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)

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.

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.

• 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.

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