Onytec 80 mg/g is a powerful antifungal medication that targets nail fungus. Its simple and discreet application promotes healing and protection.
Onytec 80 mg/g is a powerful antifungal medication specifically designed to treat mild to moderate nail fungus. Fungal infections, known as onychomycosis, affect the fingernails and toenails. Thanks to its active ingredient, ciclopirox, this nail polish effectively targets the responsible fungi, promoting visible and long-lasting healing.
Each application of Onytec works deep within the nail, helping to restore a healthy appearance. Unlike oral treatments, this nail polish offers a topical solution, thereby limiting the risk of systemic side effects. Its clear and discreet formula makes it an ideal choice for users who are concerned about their appearance while undergoing treatment.
In addition to fighting infections, Onytec creates a protective barrier against new infections. This treatment is particularly useful for people regularly exposed to humid environments, such as swimming pools or locker rooms.
Ciclopirox, the key ingredient, has broad-spectrum antifungal activity. It inhibits fungal growth by disrupting the cell membranes of fungi. This not only ensures rapid elimination of existing fungi but also prevents their spread.
Onychomycosis, also known as nail fungus, is a parasitic nail condition caused by microscopic fungi. These fungi live off the nails and feed on the keratin that makes up the nails. Of all the nails, the toenails—particularly those of the little toe—are most commonly affected.
In terms of prevalence, nail fungus appears to be much less common in children. It affects approximately 5% of the adult population. However, among people in their 70s, the infection is very common, affecting more than 30% of individuals in this age group.
For warnings, precautions, and contraindications, please consult the package insert for Onytec Onychomycosis Nail Polish.
Onytec 80 mg/g nail polish is a potent antifungal agent (broad-spectrum antimycotic) used topically on fingernails or toenails and the immediately adjacent skin.
Onytec 80 mg/g nail polish is indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate nail fungal infections (onychomycosis) caused by filamentous fungi and/or other fungi that can be cured by ciclopirox.
The active ingredient, ciclopirox, inhibits fungal growth and destroys the fungi. This results in an improvement in the appearance of your nails.
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You should always use Onytec 80 mg/g nail polish exactly as directed in this package insert. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Apply a thin layer of Onytec 80 mg/g once a day, preferably in the evening. Make sure your nails are clean and dry before application. The polish should cover the entire surface of the infected nail, including the surrounding skin up to 5 mm. Allow it to dry for 30 seconds.
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Precautions
Frequency of Onytec Application
Duration of Onytec Treatment
Treatment should be continued until the problem has resolved—that is, until the nail(s) are free of or virtually free of any lesions and/or healthy nails have grown back. Complete healing of fingernails is normally achieved in about six months, while that of toenails takes 9 to 12 months.
In cases of extensive infection of a single finger or toe nail, or of multiple nails, supplemental oral treatment may be considered. Please consult your doctor if this is the case.
If the effect of Onytec 80 mg/g nail polish seems too strong or not strong enough to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Ingredients
Ciclopirox, excipients: ethyl acetate, 96% ethanol, cetostearyl alcohol, hydroxypropyl chitosan, and purified water. Excipients with known effects: cetostearyl alcohol, 96% ethanol (see the package insert for more information).
Active ingredient: 1 g of varnish contains 80 mg of ciclopirox.
Packaging
Onytec is available in a 6.6-mL bottle equipped with an applicator brush for convenient use.
Please note: Onytec Nail Lacquer is not like other products. Read the medication package insert carefully before ordering. Keep medications out of the reach of children. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Be aware of potential interactions with your current medications.
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ONYTEC 80 mg / g, medicated nail varnish
ciclopirox
· Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
· If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
· If symptoms worsen or persist beyond 6 months for finger nails or 12 months for toes, consult your doctor.
· If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. See section 4.
In this notice :
1. WHAT ONYTEC 80 mg / g, medicated nail varnish AND IN WHAT CASES IS IT USED?
2. BEFORE YOU USE ONYTEC 80 mg / g, medicated nail varnish?
3. HOW TO USE ONYTEC 80 mg / g, medicated nail varnish?
4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
5. HOW TO STORE ONYTEC 80 mg / g, medicated nail varnish?
6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. WHAT ONYTEC 80 mg / g, medicated nail varnish AND IN WHAT CASES IS IT USED?
Pharmacotherapeutic group: Other antifungal agents for topical use
Nail polish ONY TEC 80 mg / g is a highly active antifungal agent (broad-spectrum antifungal agent), used locally on finger or toenail nails and on adjacent skin.
It is indicated for the treatment of light to moderate nail fungus (onychomycosis) due to filamentous fungi and / or other fungi that can be cured by ciclopirox.
The active substance, ciclopirox, is opposed to the growth of fungi and destroys them. This results in an improvement in the appearance of your nails.
2. BEFORE YOU USE ONYTEC 80 mg / g, medicated nail varnish?
List of information needed before taking the medication
Not applicable.
Never use ONYTEC 80 mg / g, medicated nail varnish:
· if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to ciclopirox or any of the other ingredients of ONYTEC 80 mg / g, nail varnish,
· in children under the age of 18, due to lack of data in this age group.
Precautions for use; special warnings
Take special care with ONYTEC 80 mg / g, medicated nail varnish:
In case of sensitization, please stop treatment and consult a doctor.
As with any topical treatment of onychomycosis, in the case of involvement of more than one nail (more than 5), if more than two-thirds of the nail plate is reached and in the case of predisposing factors such as diabetes and the immune disorders, consult your doctor who could possibly add an oral treatment in addition to your medicated varnish.
If you are diabetic, be careful when cutting your nails.
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
ONY TEC 80 mg / g, medicated nail varnish should only be used locally.
Do not apply ordinary nail varnish or other nail cosmetics to treated nails.
Interaction with other medicines
Use of other medicines
If you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions with food and beverages
Not applicable.
Interactions with Herbal Medicines or Alternative Therapies
Not applicable.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
Treatment with ONYTEC 80 mg / g, nail varnish should only be initiated when absolutely necessary, after your doctor has carefully evaluated the benefits and possible risks.
feeding
There are no data on the passage of ciclopirox into breast milk in women. Treatment with ONYTEC 80 mg / g, nail varnish should only be initiated when absolutely necessary, after your doctor has carefully evaluated the benefits and possible risks.
Not applicable.
Effects on ability to drive or use machines
Not applicable.
List of excipients with known effect
Important information about some of the ingredients of ONYTEC 80 mg / g, medicated nail varnish:
ONYTEC 80 mg / g, nail polish contains cetostearyl alcohol. This can cause local skin reactions, such as redness and / or burning (irritative contact dermatitis).
3. HOW TO USE ONYTEC 80 mg / g, medicated nail varnish?
Not applicable.
You should always use ONYTEC 80 mg / g, nail polish exactly as described in this leaflet. If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Administration mode
Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, ONYTEC 80 mg / g, nail polish should be applied in a thin layer, once a day, on the infected nail (s). For this, the nails must be clean and dry. The medicated nail varnish should be applied over the entire surface of the nail and over the 5 mm of adjacent skin. Where possible, ONYTEC 80 mg / g, nail polish should be applied under the free edge of the nail.
Let dry ONYTEC 80 mg / g, nail varnish for about thirty seconds.
Frequency of Administration
The nail (s) should not be cleaned for at least 6 hours and it is therefore recommended to apply it at night before bedtime. After this period, it is possible to carry out the usual hygiene care.
It is not necessary to remove ONYTEC 80 mg / g, nail varnish with a solvent or abrasive (eg a nail file); but the nails should be thoroughly cleaned with water. Sometimes due to insufficient washing of the nails, a white layer may appear on the surface of the nails after a few days of treatment. A thorough washing with neutral soap and if necessary with a nail brush or a sponge will help remove it .
Duration of treatment
Treatment should be continued until the problem is resolved, so that the nail (s) is free of any lesions and / or healthy nails have been repelled. Complete nail healing is normally achieved in about six months, that of the toenails in 9 to 12 months.
If the nail is severely affected by a single finger or toe or by several nails, an additional oral treatment may be considered. Please ask your doctor for advice if this is the case.
If the effect of ONYTEC 80 mg / g, nail varnish appears excessive or insufficient, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Symptoms and Instructions for Overdose
If you used more than ONYTEC 80 mg / g, medicated nail varnish you should:
No cases of overdose have been reported to date.
Instructions for omission of one or more doses
If you forget to use ONYTEC 80 mg / g, medicated nail varnish:
Do not use a double dose to compensate for the one you forgot to apply. Continue the treatment as prescribed by your doctor or in accordance with point 3 of this leaflet (How to use ONYTEC 80 mg / g, medicated nail varnish?). If you have not applied the nail polish for several days, its effectiveness may be reduced.
If you stop using ONYTEC 80 mg / g, medicated nail varnish:
If you stop ONYTEC 80 mg / g, nail varnish prior to complete or almost complete cure of your nails, it is possible that the fungus has not been eliminated. In this case, it is possible that the condition of your nails deteriorates again.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Description of adverse reactions
Like all medicines, this medicine may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Very rare side effects (affects less than 1 in 10,000 users):
Redness, flaking, burning and pruritus at the site of application.
Undesirable effects for which the frequency is indeterminate:
At the application site: rash, eczema
Transient fade of the nail (this reaction may also be due to the condition caused by nail fungus).
The adverse reactions reported were of mild intensity and short duration.
Declaration of side effects
If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. You can also report adverse reactions directly through the national reporting system : National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (Ansm) and network of Regional Centers of Pharmacovigilance. Website: www.ansm.sante.fr .
By reporting adverse reactions, you are helping to provide more information about the safety of the drug.
5. HOW TO STORE ONYTEC 80 mg / g, medicated nail varnish?
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use the product after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and on the bottle.
Keep the vial in the outer carton in order to protect from light.
Keep the bottle carefully closed to avoid evaporation of its contents.
Do not refrigerate.
This product is flammable, so keep it away from sources of heat or free flame.
After opening the bottle for the first time: keep at least 6 months.
If necessary, warnings against visible signs of deterioration
At temperatures below 15 ° C, nail polish may gel; a slight flocculation or the formation of a clear precipitate at the bottom of the flask is possible. It is possible to make them disappear by rubbing the bottle between your hands for about 1 minute. After this, the solution is again clear. These anomalies have no impact on the quality or effectiveness of the product.
Before use, visually inspect the bottle from below to verify that the solution is clear again (clear).
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist what to do with unused medications. These measures will help protect the environment.
Full list of active substances and excipients
What contains ONYTEC 80 mg / g, medicated nail varnish?
The active substance is: ciclopirox.
One gram of the medicated nail varnish contains 80 mg of ciclopirox.
The other components are:
Ethyl acetate, 96% ethanol, cetostearyl alcohol, hydroxypropyl chitosan and purified water
Pharmaceutical form and content
What is ONYTEC 80 mg / g, medicated nail varnish and contents of the pack?
ONYTE C 80 mg / g, nail polish is a clear, colorless to slightly yellowish solution, presented in clear glass vials with a screw cap with an applicator brush.
Presentations of 3.3 ml and 6.6 ml.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
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Names of the medicinal product in the Member States of the European Economic Area
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In accordance with the regulations.
Date of approval of the notice
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AMM under exceptional circumstances
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Detailed information on this medicine is available on the Ansm website (France).
Information for health professionals only
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Local antifungal
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ONYTEC: medicated nail varnish; 6.6 ml bottle with applicator brush.
Refunded at 30%. - price: 16,71 euro (s).
Laboratory Bailleul
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| ciclopirox | 80 mg |
| Cetostearyl alcohol | + |
Usual dosage:
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