Agnesia Anti Bacterial Powder

Agnesia Anti Bacterial Powder is a medicated antiseptic dusting powder made for external use on the skin. It combines zinc oxide, chlorhexidine digluconate and talc in a fine, free-flowing powder base, with a light fragrance added. The product is classified as an over-the-counter (OTC) product and is supplied as a loose powder in a shaker-style pack.

What makes this formulation distinctive is that it pairs an antiseptic ingredient with a mineral skin protectant and a moisture-absorbing powder base in one product, rather than relying on plain talc alone. Chlorhexidine digluconate is a long-established antiseptic found in many topical products, zinc oxide is a mild and widely used skin protectant, and talc gives the powder its smooth, dry and silky feel on application. Together, these components are combined as a fine, dry dusting powder rather than a cream or liquid.

Because it is a dry powder, Agnesia Anti Bacterial Powder spreads lightly over the skin without rubbing or creams. It is intended for external use on intact skin only and should be kept away from the eyes, nose and mouth. Pack sizes can differ between listings, so please check the product page and the printed label for the exact pack you are ordering.

Wash the area with mild soap and water and pat it completely dry before applying the powder. Shake a small amount of powder into your clean palm or onto a soft cloth, then dust a thin, even layer onto the skin. Avoid pouring the powder directly onto the skin near the face.

Do not inhale the powder. When applying near a baby or young child, always sprinkle the powder into your hand first, away from the child’s face, so the fine particles are not breathed in. Close the cap firmly after each use and wash your hands afterwards.

Apply a thin layer to the affected skin area as directed on the product label. This is a topical product, so there is no oral dose and no systemic daily dose to calculate. Do not apply more often than the label directs, and avoid building up thick layers or clumps of powder in skin folds.

If you miss an application there is no need to double up; simply apply at the next usual time. If the skin looks worse, becomes painful, weepy or infected-looking, or the problem continues, stop using the powder and speak with a doctor or pharmacist.

Use before the expiry date printed on the packaging. The expiry date applies to an unopened pack that has been stored correctly; keep the cap tightly closed after each use.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture. Keep the container tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not store in a damp bathroom cabinet where moisture can cause the powder to clump.

• Common: Mild skin irritation, redness, stinging or itching at the site of application.
• Common: Skin dryness or tightness, especially if the powder is applied repeatedly in thick layers.
• Serious: Signs of an allergic reaction such as rash spreading beyond the application site, swelling of the lips, face or tongue, or difficulty breathing. Stop use and get urgent medical help, because these can progress quickly.
• Serious: Breathing difficulty, coughing or choking after the powder is accidentally inhaled, particularly in babies and young children. Seek urgent medical care, because inhaled fine powder can irritate the airways.

• Known allergy or hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine, zinc oxide, talc or fragrance ingredients.
• Do not apply to deep wounds, puncture wounds, serious burns or broken, weeping skin unless advised by a healthcare professional.
• Do not use near the eyes, inside the nose or mouth, or on mucous membranes.
• Do not use on skin that has shown a previous reaction to chlorhexidine-containing products.

• No clinically significant interactions with oral medicines are known for this product, as very little of the active ingredients is expected to be absorbed through intact skin.
• Avoid applying other topical creams, ointments or lotions on the same area at the same time unless a pharmacist has advised it, as they may clump with the powder or change how it behaves.
• Chlorhexidine can be inactivated by some soaps and detergents, so rinse soap off the skin well before applying.
• No food interactions are known for this product.

• Always dry the skin thoroughly first, since damp skin makes the powder clump.
• Shake the powder into your palm first rather than directly onto the body, to keep dust away from the face.
• Keep the pack closed and away from your face while it is being shaken or tapped.
• Use a thin layer; thicker layers tend to cake in skin folds rather than spread evenly.
• Wash your hands after applying, and keep the pack for the person it was purchased for rather than sharing it.
• Check the expiry date and the condition of the pack before each use, and replace it if it has become damp or clumpy.

Precautions: Agnesia Anti Bacterial Powder is for external use only. Avoid inhaling the powder, and keep it away from the eyes, nose and mouth. Use extra care on babies and young children, apply only a thin layer, and never shake the powder close to a child’s face. Pregnant or breastfeeding women, and people with very sensitive or damaged skin, should check with a pharmacist before use. Discontinue use if irritation develops.

When to See a Doctor or Pharmacist: See a doctor or pharmacist if the skin becomes more red, painful, swollen or starts to weep or form pus, if a rash spreads, if you develop signs of an allergic reaction, or if the skin problem continues despite following the label directions. Seek urgent medical help immediately if powder has been inhaled and breathing is difficult.