Candid 1% Topical Dusting Powder

Candid 1% Topical Dusting Powder is a topical antifungal powder manufactured by Glenmark, containing clotrimazole 1% w/w, an imidazole-class antifungal formulated as a fine powder for application to the skin. It is sold in Malaysia as an OTC (Over-the-Counter) product, available without needing a doctor’s prescription at retail and online pharmacies including DoctorOnCall.

Candid 1% Topical Dusting Powder is part of the same Candid clotrimazole range as Candid Cream and Candid 1% Lotion, but in a powder base rather than a cream or liquid; a powder format is generally chosen over the cream or lotion for larger skin folds, areas prone to sweating, or where powder can be dusted inside footwear or clothing, while the cream and lotion are typically preferred for more localised or drier areas of skin. Candid 1% Topical Dusting Powder is a distinct product from Canesten-brand clotrimazole products, which come from a different manufacturer, and from Canesten V Cream, which is formulated for vaginal use.

Candid 1% Topical Dusting Powder is sold in Malaysia in a 30g container with a shaker-top applicator; check the product packaging or listing to confirm the exact pack size supplied.

• Clean and thoroughly dry the affected area of skin before applying.
• Shake a light, even layer of powder over the affected area and the surrounding skin.
• Also dust a small amount inside footwear, socks, or clothing that repeatedly contacts the area, if directed on the pack.
• Apply as directed on the pack label or by a pharmacist, usually once or twice a day, for the full course length stated.
• Avoid inhaling the powder while applying; apply in a well-ventilated area and away from the face.

For adults and children, apply the powder to the affected area of skin once or twice a day, or as directed by a pharmacist, for the course length stated on the pack label. If there is no improvement after two to four weeks of regular use, or if the condition worsens, stop self-treating and see a doctor or pharmacist.

Store the container tightly closed below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct heat, sunlight, and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

• Known hypersensitivity to clotrimazole, other imidazole antifungals, or any excipient in this formulation.

• No clinically significant drug interactions have been identified for topical clotrimazole powder, as it acts locally on the skin with minimal systemic absorption.
• No food interactions are relevant, as this is a topical product and is not taken by mouth.
• Avoid applying other medicated creams, powders, or lotions to the same area at the same time without checking with a pharmacist first.

• Apply after washing and thoroughly drying the skin, since moisture can affect how well the powder adheres.
• Shake the container gently before use to loosen the powder.
• Change socks or underwear daily during the treatment course, especially if powder is dusted inside them.
• Keep the container closed between uses to keep the powder dry.
• Store at room temperature, away from direct heat, sunlight, and moisture.
• Check the expiry date on the packaging before each use.

Precautions: For external/topical skin use only; avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, and other mucous membranes, and avoid inhaling the powder while applying — apply in a well-ventilated area and away from the face. If pregnant or breastfeeding, check with a pharmacist or doctor before use. Not recommended for use on broken, weeping, or infected skin without medical advice. Keep out of reach of children.

When to See a Doctor or Pharmacist: See a doctor or pharmacist if this is the first time these skin symptoms have occurred, if there is no improvement after two to four weeks of regular use, if the affected area becomes more red, swollen, or painful, or if you develop signs of a wider skin or systemic infection such as fever.