Curanail nail lacquer contains the active ingredient amorolfine, which is an antifungal medicine used to treat infections caused by fungi, yeasts and moulds.
Amorolfine kills fungi and yeasts by interfering with their cell membranes. It works by stopping fungi from producing a substance called ergosterol, which is an essential component of fungal cell membranes. The disruption in production of ergosterol disrupts the cell membrane.
The cell membranes of fungi are vital for their survival. They keep unwanted substances from entering the cells and stop the contents of the cells from leaking out. As amorolfine disrupts the cell membranes, it kills the fungal cells.
Curanail nail lacquer is used to treat infections of the nails with fungi (dermatophytes), yeasts and moulds. These types of infections are often difficult to eradicate, because the nails are hard and difficult to penetrate and take a long time to grow as new healthy tissue.
Curanail nail lacquer is painted onto the infected nails like nail varnish. The lacquer is resistant to soap and water and stays on the nails for a week, allowing the medicine to penetrate through the nail into the nail bed and attack the infection.
Before applying the lacquer, the affected areas of nail, including the nail surfaces, should be filed down as thoroughly as possible using one of the disposable nail files supplied. The surface of the nail should then be cleansed using one of the disposable swabs supplied. The nail lacquer should be applied onto to the entire surface of the infected nail(s) using one of the reusable applicators supplied. Allow it to dry for about three minutes. For each nail to be treated, dip the applicator into the nail lacquer without wiping off any of the lacquer on the bottle neck.
After use, it is important clean the applicator before putting it back in the bottle. Use the same swab used earlier for nail cleaning. Dispose of the swab carefully. Keep the bottle tightly closed.
The nail lacquer should be reapplied once a week, as directed by your pharmacist. Each time you reapply the lacquer you should cleanse the nail(s) with a swab to remove any old lacquer first. You should then file the nail(s) down and cleanse them as before, before applying a new coat of the lacquer.
It is important that you continue the treatment without interruption until the infected section of nail has completely grown out, otherwise the infection will just come back. In general it can take six months treatment to clear up a fingernail infection and nine to twelve months for toenail infections. It is recommended that you return to see your pharmacist every three months during the treatment to make sure the medicine is working correctly. If there is no improvement after three months treatment you will need to see your doctor.
If you are treating a toenail infection and you also have athlete's foot, you should ask your pharmacist to recommend a separate medicine (eg cream/spray/powder) so you can treat this at the same time. This will help prevent the toenail getting reinfected. You can also use powders and sprays in your shoes to help keep them free from fungi.
This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.
Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
There are no known interactions with this medicine.
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