LOCERYL nail polish against nail fungus 5 ml
Areas of application:
- Nail fungus Instructions for
use LOCERYL nail polish against nail fungus 5 ml:
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: 6-7 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.
Mode of action LOCERYL nail polish against nail fungus:
How does the ingredient in the drug 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.
LOCERYL nail polish against nail fungus 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 involves in the event of a contraindication.
Side LOCERYL nail polish against nail fungus effects:
What side effects can 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.