What it is used for
- Treating suitable fungal infections of fingernails or toenails caused by dermatophytes, yeasts or moulds
- Treating superficial or limited fungal nail disease when a doctor or pharmacist considers topical lacquer appropriate
How it is used
- File affected areas and clean the nail surface with the supplied equipment before applying lacquer as directed in the leaflet
- Apply lacquer over the whole affected nail, allow it to dry and clean the applicator afterwards
- Never use a file from an infected nail on healthy nails or share the equipment
- Avoid artificial nails and protect the lacquer with impermeable gloves when handling solvents
- Continue according to the leaflet and seek periodic review because improvement requires new nail growth
Possible side effects
- Burning, itching or redness around the nail
- Contact dermatitis or blisters
- Nail discolouration, brittleness or breakage
- Rare local or systemic allergy
Who should not use it
- Allergy to amorolfine or any lacquer ingredient
- Use inside the eye, ear or mouth or on mucous membranes
Before and while using it
- Stop the lacquer and seek help for facial swelling, breathing difficulty or a widespread rash
- See the doctor if change reaches the nail base or the nail is painful, inflamed or destroyed
- People with diabetes, poor circulation or immune deficiency need assessment before self-treatment
- Avoid eye contact and rinse with water if it occurs
- If healthy growth does not appear or infection worsens, have the diagnosis reviewed rather than continuing alone
Medicine interactions
- No important medicine interactions are known because absorption is very low
- Do not apply another lacquer or treatment to the nail except as allowed by the product leaflet or pharmacist
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding only when clearly necessary after medical advice because information is limited
- Do not allow an infant to contact wet lacquer or treatment equipment
How to store it
- Keep the bottle tightly closed and upright, away from heat, flames and children's reach
Get medical help straight away if
- Your face, lips or tongue swell, or you find it hard to breathe.
- You get a severe rash, blistering or peeling skin.
- A side effect worries you or doesn’t go away: contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Questions about this medicine?
Talk to a doctor by video, or send your question by text.
Source: Standard international medicine references
This guide is general information and doesn’t replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Don’t start, stop or change a medicine without asking them, and always read the leaflet in the pack.