Nailon Nail Lacquer Solution 5ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Ciclopirox 8 %
Manufacturer
Apple Therapeutics Pvt Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT NAILON NAIL LACQUER SOLUTIONNAILON NAIL LACQUER SOLUTION contains Ciclopirox, which belongs to the group of medicines called antifungals. It is used to manage mild to moderate fungal infections of fingernails and toenails without involvement of the nail lunula (the white half-moon of the nail) in patients with a normal immune response. Fungal nail infections may cause nails to become thick, discoloured, fragile, cracked, and also separate from the nail bed. Before using NAILON NAIL LACQUER SOLUTION, inform your doctor if you have diabetic neuropathy or insulin-dependent diabetes, a history of immunosuppression, fits, a history of organ transplantation, an HIV infection, tinea pedis (fungal infections of the foot), painful or seriously damaged nails, psoriasis, oedema, or breathing disorders (yellow nail syndrome). Consult your doctor before using it. NAILON NAIL LACQUER SOLUTION should be used during pregnancy only if it is con
Uses
OF NAILON NAIL LACQUER SOLUTION To manage mild to moderate fungal infections of fingernails and toenails without involvement of nail lunula
How It Works
NAILON NAIL LACQUER SOLUTION is a broad-spectrum antifungal medication that works by inhibiting or killing a wide range of fungi that cause nail infections. Thus, it helps to manage fungal infections of the nail effectively.
Directions for Use
Always use NAILON NAIL LACQUER SOLUTION as directed by your physician. It is for external use only. Before starting management, remove any loose nail or nail material using nail clippers or nail files. Carefully wash and dry the nails. Apply NAILON NAIL LACQUER SOLUTION, once daily (preferably at bedtime) to all affected nails with the applicator brush provided. Apply the medicine evenly over the entire affected nail and immediate adjacent skin. Allow the medicine to dry (for 30 seconds) before putting on socks or stockings. Wait for 8 hours before taking a bath or shower after applying medication. Apply NAILON NAIL LACQUER SOLUTION, daily over the previous coat and once a week, remove the medicine, with alcohol and remove as much as possible of the damaged nail using scissors, nail clippers, or nail files. Avoid contact with skin other than skin immediately surrounding the managed nails, mucous membrane and eyes.
Side Effects
using NAILON NAIL LACQUER SOLUTION are periungual erythema (redness of the skin surrounding the nail) and erythema, or redness, of the proximal nail fold. Consult your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen. USES OF NAILON NAIL LACQUER SOLUTION To manage mild to moderate fungal infections of fingernails and toenails without involvement of nail lunula HOW NAILON NAIL LACQUER SOLUTION WORKSNAILON NAIL LACQUER SOLUTION is a broad-spectrum antifungal medication that works by inhibiting or killing a wide range of fungi that cause nail infections. Thus, it helps to manage fungal infections of the nail effectively. DIRECTIONS FOR USEAlways use NAILON NAIL LACQUER SOLUTION as directed by your physician. It is for external use only. Before starting management, remove any loose nail or nail material using nail clippers or nail files. Carefully wash and dry the nails. Apply NAILON NAIL LACQUER SOLUTION, once daily (preferably at bedtime) to all affected nails with the applicator brush provided. Apply the medicine evenly over the entire affected nail and immediate adjacent skin. Allow the medicine to dry (for 30 seconds) before putting on socks or stockings. Wait for 8 hours before taking a bath or shower after applying medication. Apply NAILON NAIL LACQUER SOLUTION, daily over the previous coat and once a week, remove the medicine, with alcohol and remove as much as possible of the damaged nail using scissors, nail clippers, or nail files. Avoid contact with skin other than skin immediately surrounding the managed nails, mucous membrane and eyes. SIDE EFFECTS OF NAILON NAIL LACQUER SOLUTIONCOMMON periungual erythema (redness of the skin surrounding the nail) and erythema or redness of the proximal nail fold Stop using NAILON NAIL LACQUER SOLUTION and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: allergic reaction or chemical irritation
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYSafeNAILON NAIL LACQUER SOLUTION should be used during pregnancy only if it is considered necessary. Consult your doctor before using it. BREASTFEEDINGUse with CautionNAILON NAIL LACQUER SOLUTION should be used with caution in breastfeeding woman as it is not known whether this medicine passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before using it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESUse with CautionNAILON NAIL LACQUER SOLUTION has no effects on the ability to drive or operate machines. However, consult your doctor before using it. ALLERGYConsult your doctorDo not use NAILON NAIL LACQUER SOLUTION if you are allergic to ciclopirox or any other ingredients of this medicine. USE IN PEDIATRICSConsult your doctorNAILON NAIL LACQUER SOLUTION is safe for use in children aged twelve years and older. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for your child depending upon the age, body weight and severity of the infection. USE IN GERIATRICSUse with CautionNAILON NAIL LACQUER SOLUTION should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years of age. Consult your doctor before using NAILON NAIL LACQUER SOLUTION. OTHERSBefore using NAILON NAIL LACQUER SOLUTION, inform your doctor if you: have diabetic neuropathy or insulin dependent diabetes have history of immunosuppression have medicine dependent epilepsy or fits are immunocompromised (Ex. received organ transplant) have HIV infection have tinea pedis (fungal infections of foot) have peripheral vascular disease had injury have painful or seriously damaged nails have skin conditions such as psoriasis or any other chronic skin condition have oedema have breathing disorders (yellow nail syndrome)
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug - Drug interactions: Before using NAILON NAIL LACQUER SOLUTION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: topical corticosteroids (medicines used to reduce skin inflammation and irritation) steroid inhalers (medicines used to manage asthma, COPD) oral antifungal agents (medicines used to manage fungal infections) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally used or ingested too much of NAILON NAIL LACQUER SOLUTION, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. SYNOPSIS Drug : Ciclopirox Pharmacological Category : Antifungals Therapeutic Indication : Fungal infections of nails Dosage Forms : Cream, Liquid, Lotion, Solution, Spray, Nail Lacquer MORE INFORMATION Keep NAILON NAIL LACQUER SOLUTION out of reach of children Store between 15°C- 30°C. Keep away from heat and flame
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ity (HPRA). [Accessed on 30th November 2022] http://www.hpra.ie/img/uploaded/swedocuments/c73ad797-14ae-4995-af1a-9f7847c78ce2.pdf 5. Ciclopirox topical solution. DailyMed: National Library of Medicine: National Institute of Health. [Revised in May 2022]. [Accessed on 30th November 2022] https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/fda/fdaDrugXsl.cfm?setid=3ef301b7-c40a-0635-4a76-185141473dba&type=display AUTHOR DETAILS Written By Dr. N. Sai Swaroop
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Dr. Sankara Babu Gorle
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Last Updated
12 Dec 2023