The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.
Method of application?
Apply the medicine to the nails. Before use, nail polish and other cosmetics must be completely removed from the nails and the immediately adjacent skin. The affected areas must be thoroughly cleaned and dried. Duration of use? Duration of use?
The general duration of treatment is approximately 6 months for fingernails and 9 to 12 months for toenails.
Overdose?
If the medicine is used as described, no symptoms of overdose are known. If large amounts are accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately. Nausea, abdominal pain, and dizziness may occur. Forgotten to use?
Continue use as normal (i.e., do not double the dose) at the next prescribed time.
In general, it is important to ensure that the dosage is correct, especially for infants, small children, and elderly people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions. The dosage prescribed by your doctor may differ from the information in the package insert. As your doctor will adjust the dosage to your individual needs, you should use the medicine according to their instructions.
Dosage
General dosage recommendation – start of treatment (weeks 1–4):
| Adults | A sufficient amount | Once daily | Regardless of the time of day |
General dosage recommendation - Follow-up treatment (from week 5):
| Adults | A sufficient amount | Once a week | Regardless of the time of day |
Areas of application
There are various pathogens that can cause disease. Only a doctor can decide whether the medicine is effective against the infection in question.
- Fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails
Mode of action
How does the active ingredient in the medicine work?
The active ingredient damages the outer shell, known as the cell membrane, of fungi. This shell thus loses some of its functions; for example, it becomes less permeable to nutrients, causing the cell to starve. Depending on the concentration of the active ingredient, the fungi are inhibited in their growth and reproduction, or they die directly as a result of additional damage to the cell interior. The active ingredient accumulates in the skin, hair, and nails, where it develops its full effect.
Composition
based on 1 ml of lacquer
88.01 mg terbinafine hydrochloride
78.22 mg terbinafine
591.4 mg ethanol 96% (V/V)
+ hydroxypropyl chitosan
+ purified water
Contraindications
What are the reasons against use?
General dosage recommendation:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
What age group should be considered?
- Children and adolescents under 18 years of age: The medicine should generally not be used in this age group.
What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in determining whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy. - Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor or pharmacist. They will assess your specific situation and advise you accordingly on whether and how you can continue breastfeeding. If you have been prescribed this medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may outweigh the risk associated with use in the presence of a contraindication.
Side effects
What undesirable effects may occur?
- Hypersensitivity reactions of the skin, such as:
- Skin rash
- Itching
- Burning sensation on the skin
- Skin redness
If you notice any changes in your health during treatment, consult your doctor or pharmacist. The information provided here primarily takes into account side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
Notes
What should you watch out for?
- Caution if you are allergic to antifungal agents (e.g., naftifine and terbinafine)!
