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GENERIC NAME: CICLOPIROX - TOPICAL LACQUER (cyc-low-PIE-rocks)

BRAND NAME(S): PENLAC

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: This medication is used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails or toenails, as part of an overall nail infection treatment plan.

HOW TO USE: This medication generally is applied once daily with the applicator brush (at bedtime or eight hours before washing) to all affected nails as directed. Cover the entire nail area and the edge of skin next to the nail. Also apply the liquid to the nail bed, and underside of the nail if possible. This medication should not be removed daily; daily applications should be made over the previous coat. Remove the medication with alcohol every seven days. This cycle is repeated throughout the treatment period. Learn proper use of this product. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. Follow all instructions for general nail care. Loose nail removal by a healthcare professional, and regular nail trimming are very important parts of this treatment. For best results, this medication must be used routinely as directed. Continue using it for the full time prescribed, then promptly discontinue use. Stopping this medication too soon, however, may not clear the infection and may result in a reinfection. The full treatment may last up to one year; improvement may not be noticed until after six months of treatment. Use of this medication may not produce a completely clear nail. Do not use this medication in the eyes, mouth, nose, or vaginal area. It is for external use on toenails, fingernails and the skin next to the affected nails. Do not use nail polish or other cosmetics on the affected nails.

SIDE EFFECTS: Contact with the skin around the nail may cause mild, temporary redness. If this effect persists or worsens, notify your doctor immediately. Also report nail shape change, ingrown toenail, or nail discoloration. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these serious side effects: itching/burning/blistering/swelling skin, oozing of the affected area. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.