Loceryl 5% 5ml Nail Lacquer for the treatment of fungal nail infections.

Medicine Classification:
Pharmacist Only Medicine

Customer Declaration:
I agree to use strictly as directed and if symptoms persist or if I suffer any adverse effects I will contact my Doctor or Pharmacist.   This product is "Pharmacist Only" medicine. By ordering this product I acknowledge that I have read and understand the information regarding the product and agree to use it solely for my personal use and complete the above questions required by New Zealand law accurately and tot he best of my knowledge.

Purpose:
For the treatment of fungal nail infections

Ingredients:
 

Active ingredients: Amorolfine, each 5 ml bottle contains 250mg of amorolfine as the hydrochloride
Inactive ingredients: Each 5ml bottle also contains : methacrylic acid copolymer, glycerol triacetate, butyl acetate, ethyl acetate, absolute ethanol

General:
 

Please read the following information carefully before you start using Loceryl

This information answers some common questions about LOCERYL nail lacquer.It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist
All medicines have risks and benefits. Your doctor, or pharmacist has weighed the risks of you using LOCERYL nail lacquer against the benefits they expect it will have for you
If you have any concerns about using this medicine, ask your doctor, or pharmacist

What is LOCERYL and what is it used for:

LOCERYL contains the active ingredient amorolfine. It is used to treat fungal infections of the nails
LOCERYL belongs to a family of medicines called anti-fungal drugs. These medicines work by killing a wide variety of fungi that can cause nail infections
 

This medicine is available from a pharmacist. A doctor's prescription is not required

When you must not use LOCERYL if:

1. you have had an allergic reaction to LOCERYL or any other ingredients listed above
2. the package is torn or shows signs of tampering
3. the expiry date (EXP) printed on the pack has passed
4. you are pregnant or you are breast-feeding or intend to breast-feed

The safety of LOCERYL in pregnancy and breast-feeding has not been established

If you are not sure if you should start using LOCERYL, talk to your doctor, or your pharmacist

Use in Children
 

The safety and effectiveness of LOCERYL in children has not been established

Before you start to use LOCERYL

 Tell your doctor, or pharmacist if:
1. you are allergic to any other medicines, foods, dyes or preservatives.
2. you have any other health problems
3. you are taking any other medicines

How to use LOCERYL

LOCERYL is intended for external use only. LOCERYL should not be swallowed

Carefully follow the steps below before using LOCERYL:
1. Place everything you need for LOCERYL treatment within easy reach:

• LOCERYL nail lacquer
• Nail file (supplied)
• Cleaning pad (supplied) reusable spatula (supplied)

2. Before painting with LOCERYL nail lacquer, file down the infected areas of the nail (particularly the nail surfaces) as thoroughly as possible using the nail file. CAUTION: nail files used on an infected nail must not be used on healthy nails
3. Clean the surface of the infected nail with a cleaning pad
4. Dip one of the reusable spatulas into the lacquer. Do not wipe it on the neck of the bottle. NOTE: The spatula provides a measured dose of LOCERYL
5. Using the spatula, paint LOCERYL nail lacquer over the entire surface of the infected nail
6. Close the bottle tightly immediately after painting the infected nail
7. Repeat steps 2,3,4 and 5 for each nail
8. Allow time for the nails to dry (3 to 5 minutes)
9. When you have finished treating all of your infected nails, clean the spatula and the neck of the bottle with the same cleaning pad that we used during the treatment

Follow these steps each time you use LOCERYL

How often to apply LOCERYL

Paint LOCERYL once or twice weekly on the infected fingernails or toenails or as otherwise directed by your doctor, or pharmacist
 

If you forget to paint on the LOCERYL nail lacquer, use it as soon as you remember.Then go back to using LOCERYL as you would normally

How long LOCERYL should be used

Treatment should be continued until the infected nails are completely cured and re-grown. Usually, treatment of fungal infections of the nails takes around six months for the fingernails and nine to twelve months for the toenails
Don't be discouraged if after several weeks of therapy no improvement is visible. A healthy nail only grows by approximately 2mm per month

In case of accidental swallowing

Immediately telephone your doctor or Poisons Information Centre or advice or go to Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital if you think that you or anyone else may have swallowed LOCERYL, even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning. You may need urgent medical attention.

While you are using LOCERYL

Things you must do

If you are about to be started on a new medicine, tell your doctor, and pharmacist that you are using LOCERYL.

If you work with solvents (eg paint thinner, turpentine substitute, petrol, paraffin etc), wear gloves to protect the coat of nail lacquer on your fingernails

Things you must not do

Do not use nail files for infected nails on healthy nails
Do not use artificial nails during treatment with LOCERYL
Do not apply cosmetic nail varnish or other medication(s) on the nail(s) being treated
Do not give LOCERYL to anyone else to use, even if they have the same condition as you
Do not use LOCERYL to treat other complaints unless your doctor says to

Things to be careful of

Take care that LOCERYL does not come into contact with your skin

Side affects:

All medicines can have side effects. LOCERYL helps most people with fungal infections of the nails but it may have unwanted side effects in a few people

Tell your doctor, or pharmacist if you notice any of the following and they worry you:

• burning feeling in the area surrounding the treated nail(s). This is usually mild and short-lasting
• itching or redness of the skin

Do not be alarmed by these possible side effects. You may not experience them

After using LOCERYL

Storage
Screw the bottle top of the LOCERYL nail lacquer tightly immediately after use

Keep LOCERYL in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 30ﾰC.Heat and dampness can destroy some medicines

Do not store it, or any other medicine, in a bathroom or near a sink

Do not leave in the car or on windowsills

Keep LOCERYL where young children cannot reach it. A locked cupboard at least one-and-a-half metres above the ground is a good place to store medicines

Each Carton Contains:
1 bottle (5 ml) of nail lacquer
10 spatulas
30 cleaning pads
30 nail files
1 package insert

Warnings:
Keep out of reach of children
Store below 30c
For external use only
Do not swallow

Directions:
File, wipe, apply lacquer, allow to dry
Apply once or twice a week to each affected nail