Loceryl® 5% 5ml Nail Lacquer
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
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
Do 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 30°C.
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 30°C
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
See package insert for further directions
Price includes Delivery (Courier in New Zealand, Airmail elsewhere) for orders over $50