Loceryl Nail Laacquer

Loceryl Nail Lacquer is used for treating fungal infections of the nails. It kills the fungi and helps in treating the infection. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Anyone can purchase Loceryl in Nepal through NepMeds. Loceryl contains the active ingredient amorolfine (as the hydrochloride), which belongs to a group of medicines known as antifungals. It kills a wide variety of fungi that can cause nail infections.

Contents of the pack and other information:

Loceryl Contains:

•  The active substance is amorolfine. Loceryl contains 50 mg/ml (5%) of amorolfine (equivalent to 6.4% amorolfine hydrochloride).

The other ingredients are:

• Ammonio methacrylate copolymer A,
• Triacetin,
• Butyl acetate
• Ethyl acetate and ethanol.

How to use Loceryl:-

• Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor had told you.
•  Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
•  Loceryl should be applied to the affected finger or toenails once or twice a week exactly as directed by your doctor.

Instructions For Use:-

• Step 1. File the nail :
• Before the first application, file down the infected areas of the nail, including the nail surface, as much as possible using the nail file provided.
• Step 2. Clean the nail :
•  Use one of the swabs provided to clean the nail surface
•  Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each affected nail.
• Step 3. Take some lacquer from the bottle :
• Dip the applicator into the bottle of nail lacquer. The lacquer must not be wiped off on the edge of the bottle before it is applied.
• Step 4. Apply the lacquer :
• Apply the nail lacquer evenly over the entire surface of the nail.
• Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each affected nail.
• Step 5. Allow drying:
• Let the treated nail(s) dry for approximately 3 minutes.
•  Wait at least 10 minutes before applying cosmetic nail varnish.
• Step 6. Clean the applicator:
• The applicator provided is re-usable. However, it is important to clean it thoroughly after completing each treatment procedure, using the same swab you used for nail cleansing. Avoid touching newly treated nails with the swab.
• Close the nail lacquer bottle tightly. Dispose of the swab carefully as it is inflammable.

Cautions:-

• - Do not use nail files used for infected nails on healthy nails, otherwise, you may spread the infection.
• - To prevent the spread of infection take care that no one else uses the files from your kit.

Important Note:-

- Before using Loceryl again, first remove the old lacquer and any nail varnish from your nails using a swab, then file down the nails again if necessary.

- Re-apply the lacquer as described above.

- When dry the nail lacquer is unaffected by soap and water, so you may wash your hands and feet as normal. If you need to use chemicals such as paint thinners or white spirit, rubber or other impermeable (waterproof) gloves should be worn to protect the lacquer on your fingernails.

- It is important to carry on using Loceryl until the infection has cleared and healthy nails have grown back. This usually takes 6 months for finger nails and 9 to 12 months for toe nails.

- Your doctor will probably check how your treatment is progressing every 3 months or so

FAQ`s:

If you get Loceryl in your eyes or ears:-

- Wash out with water immediately and contact your doctor, pharmacist or nearest hospital straight away.

If you accidentally swallow Loceryl:-

- If you, or anyone else, accidentally swallows the lacquer contact your doctor, pharmacist or nearest hospital straight away.

If you forget to use Loceryl:-

- Don’t worry if you forget to use Loceryl at the right time.

- When you remember, start using the product again, in the same way as before.

If you stop using Loceryl:

- Do not stop using Loceryl before your doctor tells you to or your infection could come back.

- If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Possible side effects:-

• - Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
• - In addition to the beneficial effects of Loceryl, it is possible that unwanted effects will occur during treatment, even when it is used as directed.
• - Rare: may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people
• - Nail damages, nail discoloration, fragile or brittle nails.
• - Very rare: may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people
• - Skin burning sensation.
• - Not known: frequency cannot be estimated from the available data
• - Systemic allergic reaction (a serious allergic reaction that can be associated with swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, difficulty breathing and/or a severe skin rash)
• - Redness, itching, hives, blister, allergic skin reaction

Reporting of side effects:-

• - If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.
• - By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

How to store Loceryl:-

• - Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• - Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the pack. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
• - Keep the pack away from heat (store below 30°C) and keep the bottle tightly closed after use.
• - Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.