Clinail(Amorolfine nail lacquer)

Therapeutic Group: Topical antimycotic

Presentation

Clinail Nail Lacquer: Each ml contains Amorolfine Hydrochloride INN equivalent to Amorolfine 50 mg.

Description

Amorolfine is a topical antimycotic. It belongs to a new chemical class of Morpholine. Its fungistatic or fungicidal effect is based on an alteration of the fungal cell membrane targeted primarily on sterol biosynthesis. Amorolfine has a broad spectrum of action. Amorolfine is effective against: Yeasts, Dermatophytes, Moulds, Dematiaceae and Dimorphic Fungi.

Indications

Onychomycosis caused by dermatophytes, yeasts and moulds.

Dosage & Administration

Clinail Nail Lacquer should be applied to the affected finger or toe nails once or twice a week as directed by doctor. It is important to use Clinail until the infection has cleared and healthy nails have grown back. It usually takes 6 months for fingernails and 9 to 12 months for toenails

Side Effects

• Rare side-effects (occurring in less than 1 in 1,000 people)- Nail may become discolored, broken or brittle.
• Very rare side-effects (occurring in less than 1 in 10,000 people)- A burning sensation or allergic skin reaction (contact dermatitis).
• Unknown frequency of occurrence-Skin redness, itching hives, blisters and allergic skin reaction (contact dermatitis).

Precautions

• Avoid the lacquer coming into contact with the eyes, ears or mucous membranes (e.g. mouth and nostrils).
• Do not inhale.
• Wear impermeable gloves when using organic solvents to stop the nail lacquer from being removed.

Use in Pregnancy & Lactation

No data available on the use of Amorolfine in pregnant women.

Drug Interaction

There are no known drug interactions.

Over Dose

No information is available concerning over dosage in human.

Storage

Do not store above 30 °C. Protect Clinail lacquer from heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed.

Commercial Pack

Clinail nail lacquer: Each box contains 1 bottle of 3ml nail lacquer, 16 alcohol pad & 8 nail files.