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This product requires a valid prescription
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Nail Fungus Treatment by Penlac (Ciclopirox) is the first and only brush-on prescription treatment approved by the FDA and Health Canada for treatment of mild and moderate nail fungus.
Penlac (Ciclopirox) has been clinically tested and proven safe and effective. No laboratory blood tests are needed. Penlac (Ciclopirox) works from the outside in - targeting the problem, not the whole body. In addition to a daily application of Penlac, you will also need to trim your nails as directed and visit your health care professional on a regular basis for removal of the unattached, infected nails. If you have diabetes, it is important to talk to your health care professional about nail care. The most common side effects are redness around nails, nail shape change, irritation, ingrown toenail and discoloration. Before using Penlac (Ciclopirox), tell your health care professional if you: *Are pregnant or nursing *Have insulin dependent diabetes or diabetic neuropathy *Have a history of immunosupression *Are immunocompromised (e.g., received an organ transplant, etc.) *Require medication to control epilepsy *Use or require topical corticosteriods on a repeated monthly basis *Use steroid inhalers on a regular basis Do not use nail polish or other cosmetic products on the treated nails. Avoid use of Penlac (Ciclopirox) near heat or open flame, because Penlac (Ciclopirox) is flammable. Removal of the unattached, infected nail, as frequently as monthly, by your health care professional is needed with use of Penlac (Ciclopirox) to obtain maximal benefit with use of this medicine. If you have diabetes or problems with numbness in your toes or fingers, talk to your health care provider before trimming your nails or removing any nail material. Contact with skin other than skin immediately surrounding the treated nail(s) should be avoided. If you have diabetes, you are at higher risk for nail fungus, known medically as onychomycosis (on-ih-ko-my-KO-sis). In fact, people with diabetes are almost three times more likely to have nail fungus. Certain conditions associated with diabetes make it more likely for you to get nail fungus. You may have poor blood circulation in your legs and feet. Diabetes also can lead to nerve damage in the lower extremities. If you have a sore, you may not notice it until it has developed into a more serious ulcer. Shoes that don't fit properly can contribute to foot ulcerations in individuals with diabetes. Make sure your shoes are loose enough to allow blood circulation and sturdy enough to support your feet. Leather shoes (both soles and "uppers") allow air to better circulate. If you don't have a lot of sensation in your feet, find a shoewear specialist who fits people with diabetes. Never go barefoot anywhere, even in the house. This is especially true when walking on hot sandy beaches and pavement. If you cut your own toenails, be sure to cut straight across. Use an emery board, not a metal file, to smooth off rough edges and round the nail slightly in the middle. Your doctor may suggest having a podiatrist or health care professional do this for you. Dry skin can crack, raising the risk of infections such as nail fungus or athlete's foot. Rub lotion on your feet after washing and drying them. Don't put the lotion between your toes; avoid creating the moist, warm environment fungus craves. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON PENLAC: We believe there is some misunderstanding on the dosing of Penlac. The feedback we have received is that patients believe (mistakenly) that they should go through one bottle of Penlac per month. They then misuse Penlac by applying it too thickly, increasing the cost of therapy. One bottle contains enough medication to treat 3 infected nails once daily for up to 11 months. In this example, the monthly cost of therapy becomes very reasonable and affordable. HELPFUL TIPS: Remove excess Penlac nail lacquer from the applicator brush that could drip by touching the bruch to the side of the bottle before removing it from the bottle. Apply Penlac as a single, thin layer. A thicker layer is not more effective. The applicator brush holds enough. Replace the applicator brush and cap immediately after use. Take extra care to avoid spilling the contents. |
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