Penlac - Ciclopirox - Topical Lacquer Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Penlac.
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Penlac Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat, flame, light and moisture.
• This product is flammable.

Read Before Using Penlac (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, including.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you use, especially of.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Possible Side Effects

• Contact with the skin around the nail may cause mild, temporary redness.
• If this effect persists or worsens, notify your doctor immediately.
• Also report nail shape change, ingrown toenail, or nail discoloration.
• Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these serious side effects.

Penlac Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails or toenails, as part of an overall nail infection treatment plan.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

Usage Instructions

• This medication generally is applied once daily with the applicator brush (at bedtime or eight hours before washing) to all affected nails as directed.
• Cover the entire nail area and the edge of skin next to the nail.
• Also apply the liquid to the nail bed, and underside of the nail if possible.
• This medication should not be removed daily; daily applications should be made over the previous coat.
• Remove the medication with alcohol every seven days.
• This cycle is repeated throughout the treatment period.
• Learn proper use of this product.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• Follow all instructions for general nail care.
• Loose nail removal by a healthcare professional, and regular nail trimming are very important parts of this treatment.
• For best results, this medication must be used routinely as directed.
• Continue using it for the full time prescribed, then promptly discontinue use.
• Stopping this medication too soon, however, may not clear the infection and may result in a reinfection.
• The full treatment may last up to one year; improvement may not be noticed until after six months of treatment.
• Use of this medication may not produce a completely clear nail.
• Do not use this medication in the eyes, mouth, nose, or vaginal area.
• It is for external use on toenails, fingernails and the skin next to the affected nails.
• Do not use nail polish or other cosmetics on the affected nails.