LOSWEAT 2%/0.5% DUSTING PWD

Overview

LOSWEAT 2%/0.5% DUSTING PWD is a Schedule H drug.

LOSWEAT 2%/0.5% DUSTING PWD is composed of: MICONAZOLE (2.0 %), CHLORHEXIDINE (0.5 %)

Miconazole is an antifungal medicine that fights infections caused by fungus.Miconazole buccal is a pill placed between your check and gum to treat candida (yeast) infections inside the mouth.
It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane. This treats your infection.


Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic that fights bacteria. Chlorhexidine topical (for the skin) is used to clean the skin to prevent infection that may be caused by surgery, injection or skin injury.

Usage

MICONAZOLE is generally used to treat: Fungal Infection, Yeast Infection, Athlete’s Foot, Jock Itch, Vaginal Candidiasis

CHLORHEXIDINE is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions for LOSWEAT 2%/0.5% DUSTING PWD and its Constituents

• Follow all directions on your medicine label and package.You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to miconazole (Monistat, Vusion, and others) or if you are allergic to milk proteins.
• Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
• The usual dose of this medicine is one tablet each morning for 14 days in a row.
• Brush your teeth before putting in a buccal tablet.
• Make sure your hands are dry before handling the tablet.
• Do not chew or swallow the buccal tablet. Leave it in place until the next morning.
• Avoid touching or pressing the tablet while it is in place.
• You may eat and drink normally while the tablet is in place, but avoid chewing gum.If any pieces of the tablet remain in your mouth the next morning, rinse your mouth with water before using a new tablet.
• Avoid wearing an upper denture if it gets in the way of the buccal tablet.Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
• Avoid contact with your eyes.

Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes, ears, nose, mouth, rectum, or vagina. If this does happen, rinse with water. Avoid using other medicines on the areas you treat with chlorhexidine topical unless your doctor tells you to. Avoid getting this medicine on your clothing or other fabrics.

Common Side-Effects

MICONAZOLE : Pain, Diarrhoea, Itchy Skin, Toothache, Abdomen Pain, Loss Of Appetite, Weakness (generalized), Upper Abdomen Pain, Head Headache, Nausea, Dry Mouth, Decreased Taste, Gums Redness, Body Pain, Fever, Chills, Nasal Congestion, Pale Skin, Runny Nose, Sneezing, Throat Soreness, Fatigue (tiredness)

Serious Side-Effects

MICONAZOLE : Difficulty Breathing, Pain With Urination, Tongue Soreness

Rare Side-Effects

MICONAZOLE : Mouth Ulcer, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Shortness Of Breath, Mouth Soreness

Technical Classification

MICONAZOLE is categorized as: AZOLE ANTIFUNGALS / ANTIFUNGALS / ANTI-INFECTIVES
CHLORHEXIDINE is categorized as:

• ANTISEPTIC AND GERMICIDES / TOPICAL AGENTS
• MOUTH AND THROAT PRODUCTS / TOPICAL AGENTS

Available Alternatives for LOSWEAT 2%/0.5% DUSTING PWD

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

LOSWEAT 2%/0.5% DUSTING PWD

INR 121 for 30 GM DUSTING POWDER

MICONAZOLE 2.0 %, CHLORHEXIDINE 0.5 %

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

D SWET PWD	INR 89 for 75 GM POWDER	MICONAZOLE 2.0 %W/W, CHLORHEXIDINE 0.5 %W/W, ALLANTOIN 0.5 %W/W
FOURDERM CRM	INR 139 for 20 GM CREAM	MICONAZOLE 2.0 %W/W, CHLORHEXIDINE 0.2 %W/W, CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE 0.05 %W/W, NEOMYCIN 0.5 %W/W
LOSWEAT PWD	INR 133.1 for 75 GM POWDER	MICONAZOLE 2.0 %W/W, CHLORHEXIDINE 0.5 %W/W