Product Description
- Pharmacy Action Anti-Fungal Nail Treatment 5ml Lacquer is designed to effectively treat mild fungal infections in finger- and toenails
- Tough on fungus, its active ingredient, amorolfine, kills fungal pathogens at the site of the infection without removing the nail
- Forms a waterproof film on the surface of the nail
- Amorolfine penetrates deep into the nail to fight the infection and kill the fungus in the nail bed
Key Benefits
- Anti-fungal nail treatment
- Penetrates the nail quickly
- Kills nail fungus without removing the nail
- Continuous action for up to seven days per application
- Use only once or twice weekly
How to Use
- File the infected area of the nail
- Clean the surface with a cleaning pad
- Apply lacquer over the entire surface of the infected nail - no nail removal required
- Adults: Apply once or twice weekly or as directed by your healthcare professional
- Treatment usually takes around six months for fingernails and nine to twelve months for toenails
- Continue until the infected nails are completely regrown
- If there is no improvement after 6-12 months of treatment, see your healthcare professional
Ingredients
- Active: Amorolfine (each 2.5ml or 5ml bottle contains 125mg or 250mg of amorolfine as the hydrochloride)
- Inactives: Methacrylic acid copolymer, glycerol triacetate, butyl acetate, ethyl acetate, and absolute ethanol
Warnings
- Do not use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, may become pregnant or wish to start breastfeeding
- For external use only - do not swallow
- Do not use in children under 12 years of age
- Always check the ingredients before use
- Do not use if you have had an allergic reaction to the product or any ingredients listed
- Keep out of reach of children
- Possible side effects include burning feeling in the area surrounding the treated nail(s), which is usually mild and short-lasting
- Itching or redness of the skin may occur
- Rare cases of nail disorder (nail discolouration, brittle or broken nails) have been reported
- The amorolfine, which is the active ingredient in the product, is highly volatile and can evaporate very easily if the bottle is not sealed tightly. This is why you may notice that the outside of the bottle feels sticky, as a small amount of the product may have evaporated around the neck of the bottle.
Storage
ARTG
233620
Please note that the effect of this product may vary from person to person, as it depends on many factors, the most important being the individual's own response. If you feel the product has not worked for you, it may be that a different alternative is more suitable for your case. We recommend consulting your healthcare professional for advice on the best option for your personal needs.
