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LOCERYL Curanail-PRO ® is a medicine used to treat fungal nail infections (onychomycosis)
LOCERYL-PRO (Curanail) is a medicine intended for the treatment of nail fungus (onychomycosis) affecting a maximum of 2 nails in adults and limited to the upper part of the nail. It comes in the form of a nail polish and is available without a prescription in pharmacies.
WHAT IS THE DURATION OF TREATMENT OF LOCERYL-PRO Curanail FOR MYCOSIS OF THE FOOT OR HAND?
To be effective, the treatment of nail fungus (feet or hands) must be rigorously carried out and the product applied in accordance with the recommendations.
Apply the varnish only once a week on the affected nails. The antifungal molecule remains in effective concentration for 7 days.
The application must be made until the complete regrowth of the healthy nail, that is to say until the disappearance of the fungus responsible for the yeast infection of the nail:
These delays may seem long but a nail grows slowly. You have to wait 2 to 3 months before you see an improvement. It is important to go through with the treatment so that the fungus (s) can be eliminated in their entirety. You will gradually see the healthy nail appear while the sick nail disappears.
After 3 months of use, in the absence of improvement, a doctor should be consulted.
DO NOT DISCOURAGE THE DURATION OF THE TREATMENT OF LOCERYL-PRO Curanail AGAINST MYCOSIS OF THE FOOT OR HAND
Unfortunately there are no miracles, the mycosis will disappear during the regrowth of the healthy nail thanks to the good follow-up of the treatment.
The frequency of application is one of the key factors for the success of the treatment, here are some tips to follow it well:
Hand foot fungus treatment LOCERYL-PRO Curanail
How to judge the effectiveness of treatment for yeast infection?
Hatch the surface of the nail affected by the infection on the diagram in the leaflet of the medicine without prescription Locéryl Pro. This will help you remember the initial appearance of your nail
TERMS OF USE OF LOCERYL-PRO Curanail AGAINST MYCOSIS OF TOES AND NAILS ON THE HAND
Who can use LOCERYL-PRO Curanail to treat toe or toenail fungus?
LOCERYL-PRO Curanail Hand Toe Fungus
When should LOCERYL-PRO Curanail be used to treat toe or toenail fungus ?
If the infected part is limited to the upper part of the nail (2/3 distal).
Warning: if the infection is more widespread or if the lunula is affected, consult a doctor.
Symptoms of onychomycosis
Onychomycosis due to fungi manifests preferentially at the feet, and more precisely at the corner of the nail of the big toe. Symptoms are:
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LOCERYLPRO 5%, medicated nail varnish
amorolfine
You should always use this medication exactly as prescribed in this leaflet or by your doctor or pharmacist.
· Keep this leaflet. You might need to read it again.
· Ask your pharmacist for advice or information.
· If you experience any of the side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. See section 4.
· You should contact your doctor if you experience no improvement or feel less well after 3 months.
Do not use this medication for children.
1. What is LOCERYLPRO 5%, medicated nail varnish and in which cases it is used?
2. What should I know before using LOCERYLPRO 5%, nail polish?
3. How to use LOCERYLPRO 5%, medicated nail varnish?
4. What are the possible side effects?
5. How to store LOCERYLPRO 5%, medicated nail varnish?
6. Package contents and other information.
1. WHAT LOCERYLPRO 5%, MEDICAL NAIL VARNISH AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?
LOCERYLPRO is used to treat nail fungus ( infections caused by a fungus ), affecting up to 2 nails in adults. A mycosis usually results in a change in color (white, yellow or brown), and nail thickening, although the appearance may vary considerably.
If the infection is limited to the top of the nail, as in picture 1 below, follow the advice of your pharmacist . If the infection resembles pictures # 2 or 3, you should consult your doctor .
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2. BEFORE YOU USE LOCERYLPRO 5%, medicated nail varnish?
Do not use LOCERYLPRO 5%, medicated nail varnish:
· if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to amorolfine or any of the other ingredients of this medication mentioned in section 6.
· if you are under 18 years of age.
Warnings and Precautions
Avoid contact with eyes, ears or mucous membranes.
· Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice:
o if you have diabetes,
o if you are being treated for a disease of the immune system (a disease that diminishes the body's defenses)
o if you have poor circulation in the hands or feet,
o if you have a history of nail injury, a skin condition such as psoriasis, other chronic skin conditions, edema, yellowed nails associated with breathing problems, pain in the nails nails, deformed / damaged nails or other abnormality around your nail.
o if your nail is severely damaged (more than two-thirds of the nail is infected) or infected. In these cases, your doctor may possibly add an oral treatment in addition to your medicated varnish.
· Do not use cosmetic nail varnish or false nails while using Locerylpro. If organic solvents are handled, impermeable gloves must be worn, otherwise the varnish will be dissolved.
· This product contains ethanol ( alcohol ). Too frequent use or improper application can cause irritation and dryness of the skin surrounding the nail.
children
Not applicable.
Other drugs and LOCERYLPRO 5%, medicated nail varnish
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have used, recently used or could use any other medicines.
LOCERYLPRO 5%, medicated nail varnish with food, beverages and alcohol
Not applicable.
There are limited data on the use of amorolfine in pregnant and lactating women.
Locerylpro should not be used during pregnancy and lactation, except in cases of real necessity.
If you are pregnant, breast-feeding, thinking pregnant or planning a pregnancy, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
Sport
Not applicable.
Driving and using machines
Not applicable.
LOCERYLPRO 5%, medicated nail varnish contains
Not applicable.
3. HOW TO USE LOCERYLPRO 5%, medicated nail varnish?
In the diagram below, hatch the surface of the nail affected by the infection. This will help you remember the initial appearance of your nail when evaluating the effectiveness of the treatment. Every 3 months, hatch the affected area until the infected nail has completely pushed away. If two nails are touched, select the most affected. Take this leaflet for the advice of your pharmacist or doctor.
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Before treatment | 1 month | 2 months | 3 months | 6 months |
Dosage
Nails should be treated once a week.
You should continue the treatment until the total regrowth of the healthy nail is about 6 months for the nails of the hands, and for 9 to 12 months for the nails of the feet.
The nails grow slowly, it takes 2 to 3 months before seeing an improvement. It is important to continue using the varnish until the infection disappears and the total regrowth of a healthy nail .
However, if you do not see improvement after 3 months of use, you should consult a doctor .
Administration mode.
The following steps must be followed scrupulously to treat each nail:
| Step 1: Preparing the nail Remove any layers of the previous varnishes with a solvent. Using a new file, file the entire surface of the nail and especially the infected part. CAUTION: Never use the same file for healthy nails to avoid spreading the infection. Be careful that nobody else uses your files. |
| Step 2: cleaning the nail Use one of the cleaning wipes provided in the box to clean the nail. Keep it to clean the spatula later.
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| Step 3: Treatment of the nail Immerse the spatula in the varnish bottle. The varnish should not be wiped off the edge of the vial. Apply the varnish over the entire surface of the nail. Allow to dry for about 3 minutes. |
Repeat all of the above for each infected nail .
Before using the bottle the next time , remove residual varnish coats, file the nail again. Re-clean with the wipe and re-apply the varnish as explained above.
After each application of LOCERYLPRO
· To avoid contaminating other nails, the spatula should be cleaned thoroughly with the wipe. Use the wipe that you used to clean the nail. Do not touch the treated nails with the wipe.
· Remove any varnish on the outside of the cap with one of the supplied wipes.
· Close the bottle carefully.
· Discard the wipe carefully as it is flammable.
· Wash your hands thoroughly . However, when applying on the nails of the hands, wait for the complete drying of the front varnish.
Warning
· Do not use false nails for the duration of treatment.
· Wait until the varnish is dry to wash your hands or feet as required. Indeed, when the varnish is dry, it resists water and soap: you can therefore wash your hands and feet normally.
Duration of use
It is important to continue using the varnish until the infection is cured and a new healthy nail has repelled. This takes about 6 months for the hands and 9 to 12 months for the feet. You will see the healthy nail appear and disappear the sick nail.
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Before treatment | After treatment |
If you see no improvement after 3 months of use, you should consult a doctor .
Important
· If you receive 5% LOCERYLPRO varnish in the eyes or ears, wash immediately with water and contact your doctor, pharmacist or nearest hospital immediately.
· Avoid contact of the varnish with the mucous membranes (eg mouth and nostrils). Do not breathe varnish.
· If you, or someone else, accidentally swallows varnish, contact your doctor, pharmacist or the nearest hospital immediately.
If you used more than 5% LOCERYLPRO, medicated nail varnish you should:
Not applicable.
If you forget to use LOCERYLPRO 5%, medicated nail varnish:
If you stop using LOCERYLPRO 5%, medicated nail varnish:
Not applicable.
4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Like all medicines, this medicine may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Reactions to the product are rare. There have been reports of nail abnormalities (discolored nail, fragile nail or brittle nail) and cases of skin burning sensation and contact allergies.
However, these abnormalities may be directly related to nail disease.
Uncommon side effects (affecting less than 1 in 1,000 people):
Damaged nails, nail discoloration, fragile or brittle nail
Very rare side effects (affecting less than 1 in 10,000 people):
Sensation of burning of the skin
Undesirable effects of unknown frequency of occurrence (can not be determined with available data):
Redness, itching, urticaria (rash), cutaneous vesicles, contact allergies
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 via 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 LOCERYLPRO 5%, medicated nail varnish?
Keep this medicine out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the package and bottle after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
After first opening, 6 months of storage.
This medication should be stored away from heat. Re-seal the bottle after use.
Do not throw any medication into drains or household waste. Ask your pharmacist to remove any medications you are no longer using. These measures will help protect the environment .
6. PACKAGE CONTENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION
What LOCERYLPRO contains 5%, medicated nail varnish
· The active substance is:
Amorolfine hydrochloride .............................................. .................................................. 5.574 g
Amount corresponding to amorolfine base ............................................. ............................ 5,000 g
For 100 ml.
· The other components are:
A-type ammonio methacrylate copolymer (EUDRAGIT RL 100), triacetin, butyl acetate, ethyl acetate, absolute ethanol.
What is LOCERYLPRO 5%, medicated nail varnish and contents of the pack
This medication is in the form of medicated nail varnish.
Bottle of 1.25 ml or 2.5 ml with integrated spatula in the stopper or separate spatulas, cleaning wipes and files.
Marketing Authorization Holder
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Marketing Authorization Operator
TOUR EUROPLAZA - THE DEFENSE 4
20 AVENUE ANDRE PROTHIN
92927 LA DEFENSE CEDEX
ZI montdesir
74540 Alby sur Cheran
Names of the medicinal product in the Member States of the European Economic Area
This medicinal product is authorized in the Member States of the European Economic Area under the following names: In accordance with the regulations in force.
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The last date on which this leaflet was revised is:
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Detailed information on this medicine is available on the ANSM website (France).
Health Education Council:
Nail fungus (onychomycosis): what are the risk factors?
· repetitive nail or foot trauma, toe malposition,
· wearing closed shoes and / or plastic materials or socks made of synthetic fabric which promote maceration,
· occupations exposed requiring the wearing of boots, protective shoes ... which facilitate the perspiration,
· sports at risk especially practiced barefoot: swimming, judo, marathon.
For hand nails:
· Presence of a foot mycosis ( called dermatophytosis ) to be investigated.
· Repeated contacts with water (which may cause a type of fungus called candidiasis ),
· Trauma or irritation of the nail by:
o repeated microtrauma (gardening ...),
o manual use of detergent (laundry and other corrosive products),
o professions (hairdresser, manicurist, podiatrist).
Nail fungus (onychomycosis): how to prevent and avoid contamination?
· Disinfect socks and shoes. Ask your pharmacist for advice if necessary.
· Treat any skin (skin) between the toes and plantar (under the feet) as quickly as possible.
· Use individual towels to avoid contamination of other people.
· Carefully dry inter-toes and feet together after showering or bathing to avoid contamination of other nails and skin.
Nail fungus (onychomycosis): why is it important to follow the treatment properly?
To be effective, the treatment should be taken for the entire duration until the complete nail regrowth, without interruption.
DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED !
· This can take 6 months for the nails of the hands and 9 to 12 months for the toenails.
· All treatments are long because it is the time of healthy nail regrowth that shows efficacy.
For further information on onychomycosis.
Local antifungal
amorolfine
This medication is a generic of LOCERYL
. Presentations . Composition . Indications . Warning . Pregnancy and breastfeeding . Directions for use and dosage . Advice . Undesirable effects . Lexicon
LOCÉRYLPRO 5%: medicated nail varnish; 2.5 ml bottle with spatulas and limes.
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Galderma International Laboratory
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| amorolfine | 5 g |
Usual dosage:
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