Panderm + Dusting Powder

Panderm + Dusting Powder – Introduction

It is used to treat fungal skin infections, including vaginal thrush, ringworm, athlete’s foot (Known by its medical name, tinea pedis, is a common fungal skin condition that affects the foot.), diaper rash, and sweat rash. By rupturing the fungal cell membrane it eliminates the fungi.

How Panderm + Dusting Powder Works: A Closer Look 

The main way that clotrimazole 1% w/w works is by breaking down the fungal cytoplasmic membrane’s permeability barrier. Ergosterol, an essential component of fungal cell membranes that controls the fluidity, permeability, and activity of membrane-associated proteins in a concentration-dependent manner, is inhibited by clotrimazole during its formation. It also prevents 14 alpha-lanosterol from being demethylated. This process results in the fungus’s death.

Panderm + Dusting Powder Use

Treatment of Fungal and Bacterial Infections

Panderm + Dusting Powder – The Benefits

In the Treatment of Fungal and Bacterial Infections.

Panderm + Dusting Powder benefits include reducing infection-related symptoms. It can be applied to infections like fungal sweat rash, athlete’s foot, ringworm, and diaper rash.

Panderm + Dusting Powder – A Usage Guide

• Apply enough clotrimazole powder to cover 1 inch of skin immediately surrounding the affected region and the affected area itself. 
• Before applying this medication, wash and pat dry the afflicted area.
• Steer clear of getting it in your mouth, nose, or eyes. In the event of an unintentional exposure, immediately rinse thoroughly with water.
• If the infection does not go away even after four weeks of treatment, let your doctor know.

Panderm + Dusting Powder – Side Effects

The majority of the side effects fade away as your body adjusts to the medicine. If they persist longer than expected it is advisable to book an appointment with your doctor.

Common Side Effects

• Itching
• Burning Sensation
• Dry or scaly skin

[Note: Different drugs can cause varying side effects. To get accurate information about a medication’s side effects, refer to the official prescription information or consult your healthcare provider.]

Panderm + Dusting Powder – A Guide to Safety

 

Alcohol

Safe
It has no interaction with alcohol.

  

Pregnancy

Safe
Clotrimazole is one of the medications in USFDA pregnancy category B. Therefore, using this drug while pregnant is generally regarded as safe. But first, consult your physician.

 

Breast feeding

Safe
Clotrimazole usage is appropriate while nursing a baby. It usually doesn’t make its way into the breast milk. However, if you are nursing a newborn, do not use clotrimazole powder without first consulting a physician.

 

Driving

Safe
It is generally safe.

Liver

Consult your doctor
The liver uses the cytochrome P450 system to break down clotrimazole. A toxic or immunogenic intermediate can cause liver injury. Abnormal liver function tests have been reported in clotrimazole users. Consult your doctor before starting treatment.

Kidney

Consult your doctor
Clotrimazole and other antifungals are also frequently used in the treatment of patients receiving kidney or kidney/pancreas transplants. However, before starting the therapy, speak with your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Group	Class of Imidazoles
Addictive	No
Medication Class	Fungal Sterol Biosynthesis Inhibitors
Action Class/Category	Fungal Infection

Swift Advice

• Gently rub clotrimazole dusting powder on affected and adjacent skin areas.
• Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, wash eyes thoroughly.
• Do not use an occlusive dressing (e.g., plastic wrap) over clotrimazole unless instructed by your physician.
• Continue the full course of therapy even if symptoms improve to fully eliminate the infection.
• Fungal infections may take weeks to heal; continue daily use as prescribed.
• Stopping the medication too soon may cause symptoms to return. Do not skip doses.
• Notify your doctor if you observe any allergic reactions.
• Inform your doctor if the infection persists after four weeks of treatment.