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Scotcon 1% Dusting Powder Substitute

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Composition:

LULICONAZOLE-1%W/W

Uses:

<p>Scotcon 1% Dusting Powder is used in the treatment of fungal skin infections. The detailed uses of Scotcon 1% Dusting Powder are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Fungal skin infections: </strong>Scotcon 1% Dusting Powder is used in topical treatments for fungal skin infections like ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch.</li><li><strong>Relieve symptoms: </strong>Scotcon 1% Dusting Powder reduces symptoms like swelling, redness, and itching.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Scotcon 1% Dusting Powder is an antifungal that is primarily used to treat fungal infections of the skin such as ringworm, jock itch and athlete’s foot.
  • The fungal cell membranes are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stops the leakage of cell contents.
  • Scotcon 1% Dusting Powder causes holes in the fungal cell membranes and kills fungi. Thereby, clears fungal infection and provides relief from cracking, burning, scaling and itching of the skin caused due to infections.

FAQs

Scotcon 1% Dusting Powder is used to treat Fungal infections.

Scotcon 1% Dusting Powder contains Luliconazole, an antifungal that works by causing holes in the fungal cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Thus, it kills fungi and clears the infection.

Yes, fungal infection is a contagious skin condition which spreads from one person to another through direct skin to skin contact or by contact with contaminated soil or surfaces and infected animals. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid close direct contact until the infection is clear and avoid sharing things with the infected person as it can also spread the infection.

Yes, Scotcon 1% Dusting Powder may cause allergic reactions in some people. It is not necessary for everyone using Scotcon 1% Dusting Powder to experience allergic reactions. However, if you notice a skin rash, difficulty in breathing, swelling of lips, face, throat or tongue, please consult a doctor immediately.

Scotcon 1% Dusting Powder is not recommended for children below 12 years to treat athlete's foot or jock itch, but Scotcon 1% Dusting Powder may be used in children above 2 years to treat ringworm. However, please consult a doctor before using Scotcon 1% Dusting Powder for children.

You are recommended to use Scotcon 1% Dusting Powder for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the condition worsens or persists after 1 to 2 weeks of treatment with Scotcon 1% Dusting Powder, please consult a doctor.

No, you are not recommended to stop using Scotcon 1% Dusting Powder without consulting your doctor as it may cause recurring infection. Therefore, take Scotcon 1% Dusting Powder for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Scotcon 1% Dusting Powder, please consult your doctor.

Scotcon 1% Dusting Powder may cause side effects like redness, swelling, irritation, or burning sensation of skin at the site of application. If the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Scotcon 1% Dusting Powder may not be suitable for skin allergy. It is used to treat fungal skin infections.

No, Scotcon 1% Dusting Powder is not useful for skin burns. It helps treat skin infections caused by fungi.

Take a small amount of Scotcon 1% Dusting Powder on the finger and apply as a thin layer on the clean and dry affected area and surrounding skin.

Scotcon 1% Dusting Powder should be stopped after the completion of the prescribed duration of treatment.

The safety of Scotcon 1% Dusting Powder during pregnancy is unknown. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

Scotcon 1% Dusting Powder is fungicidal in nature. It kills the fungi by damaging their cell membrane.

Scotcon 1% Dusting Powder starts working within a few days and you will notice an improvement within 2 weeks.

Store Scotcon 1% Dusting Powder at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep out of sight and reach of children.

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