Mycoderm Powder 150 gm

Mycoderm Powder 150 gm is a dermatological medication primarily used to treat fungal infections like ringworm, dhobi itch/jock itch, and athlete’s foot. It also prevents fungal infection due to perspiration/excessive sweating. Fungal infection occurs when a fungus invades and affects the tissue on the skin. 

Mycoderm Powder 150 gm is composed of Salicylic acid, Benzoic acid, Menthol, and Starch. Salicylic acid is an anti-inflammatory agent and topical antibacterial agent. It is a keratolytic medicine, which breaks down the clumps of keratin, removes dead skin cells, and softens the skin. Benzoic acid is a fungistatic/antiseptic agent and works by inhibiting the growth of fungi. Menthol is a soothing agent and relieves irritation and itching by providing a cooling sensation. Starch acts as a skin protectant and relieves skin irritation.

Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your infection. Mycoderm Powder 150 gm is for topical (for skin use) only. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse thoroughly with cold water. Mycoderm Powder 150 gm has common side effects like warmth or a burning sensation, skin irritation, skin peeling, itching, and redness at the application site. The burning sensation may usually last for five minutes after application. These side effects of Mycoderm Powder 150 gm do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to Mycoderm Powder 150 gm or other medications. Do not put a dressing or bandage on the affected area unless the doctor advised doing so. Mycoderm Powder 150 gm should not be applied on mucous membranes, lesions, and large areas of skin. Please check with your doctor before using Mycoderm Powder 150 gm if you have kidney, liver diseases, and other active skin infections. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult the doctor before starting Mycoderm Powder 150 gm.

Mycoderm Powder 150 gm is a combination of Salicylic acid, Benzoic acid, Menthol, and Starch. Salicylic acid is a keratolytic medicine that breaks down the clumps of keratin, removes dead skin cells, and softens the skin. Salicylic acid is also an anti-inflammatory agent and topical antibacterial agent. Benzoic acid is a fungistatic/antiseptic agent that inhibits the growth of fungi. Menthol is a soothing agent and relieves irritation and itching by providing a cooling sensation. Starch acts as a skin protectant and relieves skin irritation.

• Burning sensation
• Skin irritation
• Skin peeling
• Itching
• Redness at the application site

Mycoderm Powder 150 gm is for topical (for skin) use only. Before using Mycoderm Powder 150 gm, let your doctor know if you have a history of kidney or liver diseases and allergic reactions to Mycoderm Powder 150 gm and other medicines. Mycoderm Powder 150 gm should be used with caution by pregnant and breastfeeding women under the doctor's supervision. Do not apply Mycoderm Powder 150 gm on mucous membranes, lesions, and large areas of skin. Do not cover the affected areas with occlusive dressings while using Mycoderm Powder 150 gm.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Mycoderm Powder 150 gm may interact with other dermatological medicines (adapalene, alitretinoin, bexarotene, and isotretinoin).

Drug-Food Interaction: No drug-food interactions found/ established.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of allergic reactions to medicines, kidney, liver diseases, and other active skin infections before starting Mycoderm Powder 150 gm.

• ADAPALENE
• ALITRETINOIN
• BEXAROTENE
• ISOTRETINOIN

• Always wear loose-fitting clothes to avoid further sweat and the spread of the fungal infection.
• Regularly change your socks and wash your feet. Avoid shoes that make your feet sweaty and hot.
• Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent fungal infections.
• Do not scratch the affected area of the skin as it can spread the infection to other body parts.
• Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes, or socks with others.
• Wash your bed sheets and towels regularly.
• Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.
• Do not scratch your skin to avoid getting the affected area infected.
• Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and sleep peacefully.
• Use mild soap while taking baths and prefer warm baths.

It is advised to reach out to your doctor if the fungal infection symptoms persist or worsen after two weeks of treatment.

Fungal infection: A fungal infection (also called mycosis) is a skin disease caused by a fungus when it invades the skin tissue. Fungi can live in the air, soil, water, and plants. Symptoms of a fungal infection include skin rash, irritation, redness, and scaling of the skin. 

Athlete's foot: It is a fungal infection between the toes due to sweating.

Jock itch: A fungal infection in the skin of the genitals, inner thighs, and buttocks.