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Candid Dusting Powder

NAFDAC Reg. No. 04-6760 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC — registration activeAs of 5 November 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

RxVerify commentary

  • 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. Not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Candid Dusting Powder is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for clotrimazole, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

What it is 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.

Purpose

Antifungal Cream

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).

Do not use if

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

Warnings

For External use only.

Storage

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

General information only — not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

Check your pack of Candid Dusting Powder

Add the expiry date printed on your pack for a full Trust Score — or look up uses, side effects and cheaper generics.

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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 5 November 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.

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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