Main use |
Active ingredient |
Manufacturer |
Excessive sweating |
Aldioxa, chloroxylenol, pulverised maize core |
Stiefel |
How does it work?
This dusting powder contains two ingredients, chloroxylenol and aluminium dihydroxyallantoinate (Aldioxa).Aldioxa is an aluminium salt that has powerful antiperspirant properties.Chloroxylenol is an antiseptic that is effective against a wide range of bacteria. It is used as a skin disinfectant.This preparation is an effective antiperspirant. It is used to treat of severe excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis). It is also used in the treatment of minor fungal infections associated with excessive sweating, for example, Athlete's Foot.
What is it used for?
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Athlete's foot (tinea pedis)
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Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)
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Inflammation of the skin in skin folds or areas where skin surfaces rub together (intertrigo)
Use with caution in
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Avoid broken skin
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Avoid contact with the eyes
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Avoid inhalation of spray
Not to be used in
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Known sensitivity or allergy to any ingredient
This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.
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There are no known harmful effects when this medicine is used by pregnant or breastfeeding mothers.
Side effects
Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.
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Irritation
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Sensitisation or allergic reactions
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
How can this medicine affect other medicines?
There are no reported interactions with this preparation.