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TARO-CICLOPIROX is a brand name for Ciclopirox, supplied as a solution. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
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TARO-CICLOPIROX (ciclopirox topical solution, 8% w/w) NAIL LACQUER should be used as a component of a comprehensive management program for onychomycosis. Removal of the unattached, infected nail - as frequently as monthly - by a health care professional, weekly trimming by the patient, and daily application of the medication are all integral parts of this therapy.
Careful consideration of the appropriate nail management program should be given to patients with diabetes. ) Nail Care By Health Care Professionals: Removal of the unattached, infected nail - as frequently as monthly- trimming of onycholytic nail, and filing of excess horny material should be performed by professionals trained in the treatment of nail disorders.
Nail Care By Patient:
Patients should file away (with emery board) loose nail material and trim nails, as required, or as directed by the health care professional, every seven days after TARO-CICLOPIROX is removed with isopropyl alcohol. TARO-CICLOPIROX should be applied once daily (preferably at bedtime or eight hours before washing) to all affected nails with the applicator brush provided.
TARO-CICLOPIROX should be applied evenly over the entire nail plate. , onycholysis). TARO-CICLOPIROX should not be removed on a daily basis. Daily applications should be made over the previous coat and removed with isopropyl alcohol every seven days.
This cycle should be repeated throughout the duration of therapy. 2 Description: Ciclopirox is a white to yellowish-white powder, with a melting point of 144°C. It is slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, isopropanol, acetone and very soluble in toluene and methanol.
Composition Each gram of TARO-CICLOPIROX (ciclopirox topical solution, 8% w/w) NAIL LACQUER contains 80 mg ciclopirox in a solution base consisting of ethyl acetate, isopropyl alcohol, and butyl monoester of poly[methylvinyl ether/maleic acid] in isopropyl alcohol.
Ethyl acetate and isopropyl alcohol are solvents that vaporize after application. Stability and Storage Recommendations TARO-CICLOPIROX (ciclopirox topical solution, 8% w/w) should be stored at room temperature between 15° and 30° C.
To protect from light, replace the bottle into the carton after each use.
CAUTION:
Flammable. Keep away from heat and flame. 10 AVAILABILITY OF DOSAGE FORMS TARO-CICLOPIROX (ciclopirox topical solution, 8% w/w) NAIL LACQUER is a clear, colourless to yellow solution for topical application to fingernails, toenails and immediately adjacent skin only.
It is available in 6 gram glass bottles with screw caps which are fitted with brushes. INFORMATION FOR THE PATIENT You must receive detailed instructions regarding the use of TARO-CICLOPIROX (ciclopirox topical solution, 8% w/w) NAIL LACQUER from your doctor.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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This product must be used as a part of a treatment program for fungal infections of the nails (onychomycosis) that includes regular removal of the infected nail as well as daily treatment with TARO-CICLOPIROX. Discuss your treatment plan with your doctor to plan for regular removal of the loose, infected nail.
, received an organ transplant, or are HIV positive) • Need medicine to control epilepsy • Use or require topical corticosteroids every month • Use steroid inhalers on a regular basis Patient Information: • Use TARO-CICLOPIROX in the way that your doctor has told you.
• TARO-CICLOPIROX is for topical use only. • If someone accidentally swallows some TARO-CICLOPIROX contact your doctor or poison control centre immediately. • Try not to get TARO-CICLOPIROX on any of your skin other than skin right around the treated nail(s).
If you get some TARO-CICLOPIROX on other parts of your skin, wash it off with soap and water as soon as you can. If it has dried on your skin, you can use a little rubbing alcohol to gently remove it, and then wash with soap and water.
• Do not use TARO-CICLOPIROX on the eyes or on any mucous membranes (for example, nose, mouth, vagina). Rinse with clear water right away if you do get TARO- CICLOPIROX in your eyes or any other mucous membrane. • Removal of the loose, infected nail, as often as monthly, by your doctor is needed with this product to get the best results.
If you have diabetes or problems with numbness in your toes or fingers, talk to your doctor before trimming your nails or removing any nail pieces. 11 • Tell your doctor if the places where you have applied the product become red, start to itch, burn, blister, swell, or ooze.
• Up to 48 weeks of using TARO-CICLOPIROX every day and having your doctor remove the loose, infected nail as often as monthly are usually how long it takes to get a clear or almost clear nail (which means that 10% or less of your nail is still affected).
You may need as long as six months of treatment before you first notice your nail(s) getting better. • Your nail may never become completely clear with this product. In clinical studies less than 12% of patients finished with either a clear or almost clear toenail.
• Do not use nail polish or other nail cosmetic products on the treated nails. • Avoid use near heat or open flame, because the product is flammable (catches fire easily). • Use this medication only as […]