Curanail Medicated Nail Lacquer 5%
Curanail is used to treat fungal infections affecting up to 2 nails and affecting the upper half or sides of the nail. The active substance in Curanail is amorolfine (as the hydrochloride) which belongs to a group of medicines known as antifungals. Amorolfine kills a wide variety of fungi that can cause nail infections. A fungal nail infection is likely to result in discoloured (white, yellow or brown), thick or brittle nails, although their appearance can vary considerably. Once weekly application should continue for 6 months for finger nails and 9 to 12 months for toe nails.
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Curanail is used to treat fungal infections affecting up to 2 nails and affecting the upper half or sides of the nail. The active substance in Curanail is amorolfine (as the hydrochloride) which belongs to a group of medicines known as antifungals. Amorolfine kills a wide variety of fungi that can cause nail infections. A fungal nail infection is likely to result in discoloured (white, yellow or brown), thick or brittle nails, although their appearance can vary considerably. Once weekly application should continue for 6 months for finger nails and 9 to 12 months for toe nails.
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Suggested Directions: Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Once weekly application should continue for 6 months for finger nails and 9 to 12 months for toe nails.
- Prepare the Nail: Using a nail file, gently file down the infected areas of nail, including the nail surface. Protect any healthy nails while you are doing this so that you don't spread the infection. CAUTION: Do not use the same nail file for infected nails and healthy nails, as this could spread the infection as well. To prevent the spread of infection take care that no one else uses the same file.
- Clean the nail: Use an alcohol swab, or nail varnish remover, to clean the nail surface. Do not throw the swab away as you will need it later to clean the applicator.
- Treat the nail: Dip one of the re-usable applicators into the bottle of nail lacquer. The lacquer must not be wiped off on the edge of the bottle before it is applied. Apply the lacquer. Apply the nail lacquer evenly over the entire surface of the nail. Allow to dry. Let the treated nail(s) dry for approximately 3 minutes.
- Clean the applicator: You can use the applicators provided more than once. However, it is important to clean them thoroughly each time so that you don't spread the infection. Use the same swab you used for cleaning your nails. Don't touch the newly treated nails with the swab. Close the nail lacquer bottle tightly. Dispose of the swab carefully as it is inflammable.
- Before using the nail lacquer again, first remove the old lacquer from your nails using a swab, then file down the nails again if necessary.
- When dry the nail lacquer is unaffected by soap and water, so you can wash your hands and feet as normal.
Ingredients: Curanail contains 50 mg/ml (5%) of the active substance amorolfine (equivalent to 6.4% amorolfine hydrochloride). The other ingredients are ammonio methacrylate copolymer A, triacetin, butyl acetate, ethyl acetate and ethanol.
What else to know: Nails grow slowly so it may take 2 or 3 months before you start to see an improvement. Nail varnish or artificial nails should not be used while using Curanail.
Do not use Curanail if you are:
- Allergic to any of the ingredients.
- Pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast feeding.
- Under the age of 18.
Speak to a pharmacist or doctor if you:
- if you suffer from diabetes.
- if you are being treated because you have a weak immune system.
- if you have poor circulation in your hands and feet.
- if your nail is severely damaged or infected.
Precautions: Use according to the directions on the product taking the appropriate cautions outlined. Always consult the Patient Information Leaflet before using this medicine. Speak to your pharmacist or doctor if you have any questions. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.