Ciclopirox nail lacquer is a topical antifungal treatment for mild to moderate onychomycosis (i.e. fungus of the fingernails and toenails) involving ≤50% of the nail.
- Ciclopirox nail lacquer is used to treat fungal infection of the nails by stopping the growth of fungus
- Applied to affected nails and surrounding skin once a day then removed with alcohol every 7 days until cleared (max 48 weeks)
- After removal with alcohol, weekly nail trimmings are recommended for best results
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Side Effects
Side effects may include local application site reactions including burning, itching, swelling and nail discoloration.
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