MYCODERM POWDER 150 GM – FDC Ltd

Mycoderm Powder consists of Benzoic Acid, Menthol, Salicylic Acid, Starch.

Menthol – Mycoderm Powder (Menthol) is a covalent organic compound made synthetically or obtained from peppermint or other mint oils. It is a waxy, crystalline substance, clear or white in color, which is solid at room temperature and melts slightly above. The main form of Mycoderm Powder (Menthol) occurring in nature is (-)-menthol, which is assigned the (1R,2S,5R) configuration. Mycoderm Powder (Menthol) has local anesthetic and counterirritant qualities, and it is widely used to relieve minor throat irritation.

Indication: Used to treat occasional minor irritation, pain, sore mouth, and sore throat as well as cough associated with a cold or inhaled irritants.

Mycoderm Powder (Menthol) is a covalent organic compound made synthetically or obtained from peppermint or other mint oils. Menthol’s ability to chemically trigger cold-sensitive receptors in the skin is responsible for the well known cooling sensation that it provokes when inhalated, eaten, or applied to the skin. It should be noted that Mycoderm Powder (Menthol) does not cause an actual drop in temperature.

Salicylic Acid

Pharmacological action

Mycoderm Powder (Salicylic Acid) is pharmaceytical active ingredient for topical use. Inhibits the secretion of the sebaceous and sweat glands. At low concentrations it has keratoplastic and in high doses keratolytic effect. Mycoderm Powder (Salicylic Acid) has a weak antimicrobial activity.

Why is Mycoderm Powder (Salicylic Acid) prescribed?

Monotherapy with Mycoderm Powder (Salicylic Acid) and as part of combination therapies for inflammatory, infectious and other skin lesions, including burns, psoriasis, eczema, dyskeratosis, ichthyosis, acne vulgaris, warts, hyperkeratosis, corn, callus, oily seborrhea, scaly skin disease, hair loss, sweating feet.

Dosage and administration

Mycoderm Powder (Salicylic Acid) is applied to the skin surface 2-3 times / day.

Mycoderm Powder (Salicylic Acid) side effects, adverse reactions

Rarely: local reactions such as itching, burning, skin rashes, allergic reactions.

Mycoderm Powder (Salicylic Acid) contraindications

Hypersensitivity to salicylic acid, renal failure, infancy.

Special instructions

The composition of the solution for topical use include ethanol.

Mycoderm Powder (Salicylic Acid) drug interactions

Mycoderm Powder (Salicylic Acid) is pharmaceutically not compatible with resorcinol (forms melted mixture) and zinc oxide (forms insoluble forms of zinc salicylate).

Mycoderm powder available forms, composition, doses:
Powder; Topical; Benzoic Acid 6%; Menthol 0.08%; Salicylic Acid 3%; Starch 31%
Mycoderm Powder destination | category:

Human:
Skin antiseptics and disinfectants

Dosage Information
Please consult your physician