Now available without a prescription a once weekly antifungal nail solution so that you can treat mild nail infections yourself.

Curanail 5% Nail Lacquer treats fungal infections affecting up to 2 nails and affecting the upper half or sides of the nail.
Consult your doctor if the nail is more severely infected.

Contents

The nail lacquer contains 50 mg/ml (5%) of the active ingredient amorolfine.
Amorolfine kills a wide variety of fungi that can cause nail infections.
A fungal nail infection is likely to result in discoloured (white, yellow or brown), thick or brittle nails, although their appearance can vary considerably.Example of a mild fungal nail infection

Use

What to consider before using Curanail 5% Nail Lacquer
Do not use it if:
You are allergic to the nail lacquer or any of the ingredients it contains
You are pregnant, think you are pregnant, or intend to become pregnant or are breastfeeding
You are under the age of 18

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using if:
You suffer from diabetes
You are being treated because you have a weak immune system
You have poor circulation in your hands and feet
Your nail is severely damaged or infected.

Important information about some of the ingredients of Curanail 5% Nail Lacquer:
This product contains ethanol (alcohol). Using it too often or applying inaccurately may produce irritation and dry the surrounding skin.
Interactions with other medicines: You can use the nail lacquer whilst you are taking other medicines Nails should be treated once a week. Once weekly application should continue for 6 months for finger nails and 9 to 12 months for toe nails.
Nails grow slowly so it may take 2 or 3 months before you start to see an improvement.
It is important to carry on using the nail lacquer until the infection has cleared and healthy nails have grown back.
Contact the doctor, pharmacist or podiatrist if your symptoms get worse or do not improve after 3 months.

Warnings

If you get Curanail 5% Nail Lacquer in your eyes or ears wash it out with water immediately and contact your doctor, pharmacist or nearest hospital straight away.
Avoid the lacquer coming into contact with mucous membranes (e.g. mouth and nostrils). Do not breathe it in.
If you, or anyone else, accidentally swallows the lacquer contact your doctor, pharmacist or nearest hospital straight away.

Possible side effects

Like all medicines Curanail 5% Nail Lacquer can have side effects.
Very rarely, you may feel a slight burning sensation in the nail area after applying the nail lacquer.
Some people have noticed nail discoloration, or broken or brittle nails during treatment, but these symptoms may be associated with the infection itself.

If you are concerned about this or you notice anything else which you don't understand talk to your pharmacist or podiatrist.

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