Description
Introduction
What is LOCERYL SOLUTION?
- LOCERYL SOLUTION contains Amorolfine which belongs to a group of medicines known as antifungals
What LOCERYL SOLUTION is used for?
- LOCERYL SOLUTION is used to treat fungal infections of the nails
Warning & Precautions
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, If you:
- Are allergic to Amorolfine or any of the other ingredients of LOCERYL SOLUTION
- Have diabetes
- Are being treated because you have a weak immune system
- Have poor circulation in your hands and feet
- Have your nail is severely damaged or infected
Pregnancy & Breast Feeding
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine
Interactions
- Tell your doctor if you are using or have recently used any other topical medications
How to Use
- Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor had told you
- LOCERYL SOLUTION should be applied to the affected finger or toe nails once or twice a week exactly as directed by your doctor
- Artificial nails should not be used while using LOCERYL SOLUTION
- Cosmetic nail varnish can be used, but you should wait at least 10 minutes after applying LOCERYL SOLUTION before painting your nails
- The nail varnish should be carefully removed before repeat application of LOCERYL SOLUTION
Instructions for use
Step 1. File the nail
- Before the first application, file down the infected areas of nail, including the nail surface, as much as possible using the nail file provided
CAUTION
- Do not use nail files used for infected nails on healthy nails, otherwise you may spread the infection.
- To prevent the spread of infection, take care that no one else uses the files from your kit
Step 2. Clean the nail
- Use one of the swabs provided to clean the nail surface
- Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each affected nail
Step 3. Take some lacquer from the bottle
- Dip the applicator into the bottle of nail lacquer
- The lacquer must not be wiped off on the edge of the bottle before it is applied
Step 4. Apply the lacquer
- Apply the nail lacquer evenly over the entire surface of the nail
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each affected nail
Step 5. Allow to dry
- Let the treated nail(s) dry for approximately 3 minutes
- Wait at least 10 minutes before applying cosmetic nail varnish
Step 6. Clean the applicator
- The applicator provided is re-usable
- However, it is important to clean it thoroughly after completing each treatment procedure, using the same swab you used for nail cleansing
- Avoid touching newly treated nails with the swab
- Close the nail lacquer bottle tightly
- Dispose of the swab carefully as it is inflammable
- Before using LOCERYL SOLUTION again, first remove the old lacquer and any nail varnish from your nails using a swab, then file down the nails again if necessary
- When dry the nail lacquer is unaffected by soap and water, so you may wash your hands and feet as normal
- If you need to use chemicals such as paint thinners or white spirit, rubber or other impermeable (waterproof) gloves should be worn to protect the lacquer on your fingernails
- It is important to carry on using LOCERYL SOLUTION until the infection has cleared and healthy nails have grown back. This usually takes 6 months for finger nails and 9 to 12 months for toe nails
If you use more LOCERYL SOLUTION
- If you, or anyone else, accidentally swallows the LOCERYL SOLUTION contact your doctor or nearest hospital straight away
If you forget to use LOCERYL SOLUTION
- Don’t worry if you forget to use LOCERYL SOLUTION at the right time
- When you remember, start using the product again, in the same way as before
If you stop using LOCERYL SOLUTION
- Do not stop using LOCERYL SOLUTION before your doctor tells you to do so
Side Effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them
Rare
- Nail discoloration
- Fragile or brittle nails
Very Rare
- Burning sensation of the skin
More Information
- Keep this medicine out of reach of children
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
- Store at room temperature (15°-25ºC)
Disclaimer:
The contents of this website are for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
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