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Candid Dusting Powder

NAFDAC Reg. No. 04-6760 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC. Registration activeAs of 29 October 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Candid Dusting Powder
NAFDAC number
04-6760
Active ingredient
Clotrimazole
Strength
1%
Form
Powder
Pack size
1 x 100 g, 1 x 30 g (in plastic bottles)
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Nigeria Limited
Approved
30 Nov 2023
Status
Active View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
29 Nov 2028
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

About the medicine: Clotrimazole: uses, dosage and brands worldwide

What we found

  • Candid Dusting Powder is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (04-6760). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. This is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

How to use Candid Dusting Powder

What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.

Who it is for

Cures athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm (tinea corporis). Relieves the itching, irritation, redness, scaling and discomfort which can accompany these conditions.

How to take it and how often
  • Wash the affected area and dry thoroughly. ● Apply a thin layer of this product over affected area twice daily (morning and night), or as directed by a doctor. ● Supervise children in the use of this product. ● For athlete’s foot, pay special attention to the spaces between the toes; wear well-fitting ventilated shoes, and change shoes and socks at least once daily. ● For athlete’s foot and ringworm, use daily for 4 weeks
  • For jock itch, use daily for 2 weeks. ● If conditions persists longer, consult a doctor. ● This product is not effective on the scalp or nails
While you are taking it

When using this product avoid contact with eyes

Talk to a doctor first if

Do not use on children under 2 years of age unless direcgted by a doctor

Warnings

For External use only.

Possible side effects

Stop use and ask doctor if • irritaion occurs • There is no improvement within 4 weeks (for athlete's foot or ringworm) or within 2 weeks (for jock itch).

How to store it

• store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°- 86°F) • Close cap tightly after use. Keep out of reach of children.

If you miss a dose

Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.

From the official U.S. FDA label for this active ingredient. Your pack may have a different strength, so always read its leaflet. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Label dated 2025-02-21.

Label for clotrimazole, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

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About Candid Dusting Powder

What is in Candid Dusting Powder?

Candid Dusting Powder contains Clotrimazole (1%), as powder, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Candid Dusting Powder registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Candid Dusting Powder is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number 04-6760, and its registration is active as of 29 October 2026.

Has Candid Dusting Powder been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Candid Dusting Powder in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Candid Dusting Powder is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number 04-6760, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

How do I take Candid Dusting Powder?

Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: • Wash the affected area and dry thoroughly. ● Apply a thin layer of this product over affected area twice daily (morning and night), or as directed by a doctor. ● Supervise children in the use of this product. ● For athlete’s foot, pay special attention to the spaces between the toes; wear well-fitting ventilated shoes, and change shoes and socks at least once daily. ● For ath…

What is Candid Dusting Powder used for?

Cures athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm (tinea corporis). Relieves the itching, irritation, redness, scaling and discomfort which can accompany these conditions. (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for clotrimazole. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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