Loceryl medicated nail lacquer, nail fungus treatment
composition
based on 1 ml paint
55.74 mg amorolfine hydrochloride
50 mg amorolfine
+ ethanol
+ ethyl acetate
+ ammonium methacrylate copolymer (type A)
+ butyl acetate
+ Triacetin
Loceryl medicated nail lacquer, nail fungus treatment Manufacturer: EurimPharm Arzneimittel GmbH
Article name: LOCERYL nail polish against nail fungus DIRECT application.
Dosage form: Nail polish containing active ingredients
Article name: LOCERYL nail polish against nail fungus DIRECT application.
Dosage form: Nail polish containing active ingredients
Application Loceryl medicated nail lacquer, nail fungus treatment Notes
The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.
Type of application?
Put the medicine on the affected nail(s). Before that, file and clean the diseased parts of the nail. To apply, use the applicator and let the nail polish dry for 5 minutes.
Duration of use?
Treatment should be continuous until complete healing. General duration of treatment: 6-12 months.
overdose?
If the drug is used as described, no overdose symptoms are known. If in doubt consult your doctor.
Forgot application?
Continue the application as normal (i.e. not with double the amount) at the next prescribed time.
In general, pay attention to a conscientious dosage, especially for babies, small children and the elderly. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions.
A dosage prescribed by the doctor may deviate from the information on the package leaflet. Therefore, since the doctor adjusts them individually, you should use the medicine according to his instructions.
Type of application?
Put the medicine on the affected nail(s). Before that, file and clean the diseased parts of the nail. To apply, use the applicator and let the nail polish dry for 5 minutes.
Duration of use?
Treatment should be continuous until complete healing. General duration of treatment: 6-12 months.
overdose?
If the drug is used as described, no overdose symptoms are known. If in doubt consult your doctor.
Forgot application?
Continue the application as normal (i.e. not with double the amount) at the next prescribed time.
In general, pay attention to a conscientious dosage, especially for babies, small children and the elderly. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions.
A dosage prescribed by the doctor may deviate from the information on the package leaflet. Therefore, since the doctor adjusts them individually, you should use the medicine according to his instructions.
dosage
| Adults | a sufficient amount | 1 time per week | regardless of the time of day |
application Loceryl medicated nail lacquer, nail fungus treatment areas
There are several agents that can cause disease. Only the doctor can decide whether the drug is effective against the present infection.
+ nail fungus
Loceryl medicated nail lacquer, nail fungus treatment mode of action
How does the ingredient of the medicine work?The active ingredient damages the outer shell, the so-called cell membrane of fungi. This shell thus loses some of its functions, for example it becomes less permeable to nutrients - the cell starves. Depending on the concentration of the active ingredient, the growth and reproduction of the fungi are inhibited or they die directly as a result of additional damage to the interior of the cell.
Contraindications
What speaks against an application?Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist about this:
- Diabetes mellitus (diabetes)
- General circulatory disorders
- Nail changes as a result of poor nutrition
- Alcohol abuse
Which age group should be considered?
- Children and adolescents under the age of 18: The medicine should not normally be used in this age group.
What about pregnancy and lactation?
- Pregnancy: consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the drug can be used during pregnancy.
- Breast-feeding: consult your doctor or pharmacist. He will examine your particular starting position and advise you accordingly as to whether and how you can continue breastfeeding.
If you have been prescribed the drug despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit can be higher than the risk that the use entails in the event of a contraindication.
Loceryl medicated nail lacquer, nail fungus treatment side effects
What adverse effects may occur?Only side effects that have only occurred in exceptional cases so far are described for the drug.
If you notice any discomfort or changes during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
For the information at this point, side effects are primarily taken into account that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.