amorolfine hydrochloride at a glance
Medicine class
Topical antifungal
Used for
Fungal infections affecting fingernails or toenails
Absorption
Systemic absorption through nail application is very low
What is amorolfine hydrochloride used for?
Used for:
Fungal nail infection caused by dermatophytes, yeasts or moulds.
How does amorolfine hydrochloride work?
Amorolfine enters the nail plate and interferes with fungal sterol production. This disrupts the fungal cell membrane and allows active substance to reach fungi within and beneath the nail.
How to take amorolfine hydrochloride
For use on affected nails only. Follow the applicator and cleaning instructions supplied with the product.
File affected nail areas and clean and degrease the nail before application.
Apply the lacquer across the entire affected nail surface and let it dry.
Do not use files from infected nails on healthy nails.
Before reapplication, remove remaining medicated and cosmetic lacquer, then clean the nail and file again if required.
Avoid the surrounding skin, eyes, ears and mucous membranes.
Do not use artificial nails. Remove cosmetic varnish before reapplication.
Wear impermeable gloves when handling organic solvents, as they can remove the lacquer.
Keep away from flames, lit cigarettes and heat-producing devices because the product contains ethanol.
amorolfine hydrochloride side effects
Get urgent medical advice
- A systemic allergic reaction, including facial, lip, tongue or throat swelling, difficulty breathing or a severe rash, requires urgent help.
- Stop using the product and seek advice for a significant local allergic reaction such as hives, blistering or marked dermatitis.
amorolfine hydrochloride in pregnancy
Experience during pregnancy is limited and the potential risk is unknown. The selected product should be used only when a prescriber considers it clearly necessary.
amorolfine hydrochloride while breastfeeding
It is unknown whether amorolfine passes into human milk. Use while breastfeeding only when a prescriber considers it clearly necessary.
amorolfine hydrochloride interactions
No medicine-interaction studies have been performed for the selected product. Artificial nails should be avoided, and organic solvents can remove lacquer from treated fingernails.
Common questions about amorolfine hydrochloride
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What type of infection does amorolfine hydrochloride treat?
It treats fungal infections of fingernails or toenails caused by susceptible dermatophytes, yeasts and moulds.
How can I tell whether it is working?
Improvement is shown by healthy nail growing from the base while the damaged nail gradually grows out.
Can it be applied to the skin around a nail?
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