Active Ingredients: Ciclopirox 8%
Representative Names: Penlac
Note: The below information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of Penlac (Ciclopirox 8%) is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your doctor before you buy Penlac (Ciclopirox 8%) online.
What is Penlac (Ciclopirox)?
Penlac is an antifungal solution for treating fungal infections on the nails or within the nail bed.
What should I check before I use Penlac (Ciclopirox)?
Please verify if you have any of the following conditions: taking corticosteroid medication (including steroid inhalers, cream, or lotion), diabetes mellitus, history of seizures (convulsions), HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection, immunosuppression or organ transplant, large areas of burned or damaged skin (skin abrasions), peripheral vascular disease or poor circulation, an unusual or allergic reaction to ciclopirox, isopropryl alcohol, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives, pregnant or trying to get pregnant, breast-feeding.
How should I use Penlac (Ciclopirox)?
Penlac (Ciclopirox) is for external use only. Don't take by mouth and avoid contact with the eyes, mouth or nose. Follow the directions on the label exactly. Wash and dry your hands before using it. Apply the solution as described below for the full course of treatment prescribed, even if you think the infection is getting better. Use at regular intervals. Do not use your medicine more often than directed. Do not use this medicine for any other condition.
Every day of treatment:
- A. Avoid contact with any other skin other than the one immediately around the treated nail(s).
- B. Do not use regular nail polish or other cosmetic products on the treated nails.
- C. Before starting treatment, remove any loose nail or nail material using nail clippers or nail files as advised by your doctor.
- D. Twist open the screw cap of the Penlac bottle. To prevent the screw cap from sticking to the nail solution bottle, do not allow the solution to get on the outside of the bottle.
- E. Apply Penlac (Ciclopirox) once daily (preferably at bedtime) to all affected nails with the applicator brush. Apply the nail solution evenly over the entire nail. Where possible, the solution should also be applied to the underside of the nail and to the skin beneath it. Contact with the surrounding skin may produce mild, temporary irritation (redness). Allow the nail solution to dry (approximately 30 seconds) before putting on socks or stockings. After applying the solution, wait at least eight hrs before taking a bath.
- F. Close the nail solution tightly after every use to prevent it from drying out.
- F. Repeat the process (steps 3 through 6) each day, applying a new coat of medication directly over the old coat.
Once a week:
Once a week, you will need to remove the penlac coating completely with alcohol. You should file away (with an emery board) loose nail material and trim nails, as required, at this time. After filing, apply a new coat of penlac treatment as above (steps A-F).
Removal of the unattached, infected nail, as frequently as monthly, by a doctor is needed with use of this solution.
Contact your doctor regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose of Penlac (Ciclopirox)?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or take extra doses without advice.
What drug(s) may interact with Penlac (Ciclopirox)?
Other skin products may affect the action of penlac. Tell your doctor about other skin products you are using. Do not apply Penlac (Ciclopirox) at the same site as other skin preparations without the advice of your doctor.
What side effects may I notice from using Penlac (Ciclopirox)?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor as soon as possible: increased irritation (redness, itching, burning, blistering, peeling, swelling, oozing), infection gets worse.
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor if they continue or are bothersome): mild reddening of the skin, temporary burning or stinging (mild) at the site of application, nail discoloration.
What precautions should I take while taking Penlac (Ciclopirox)?
Tell your doctor if your symptoms get worse. It is important not to use Penlac (Ciclopirox) more often than prescribed.
Tell your doctor if you develop sores or blisters that do not heal properly. If your nail infection returns after stopping using this product, contact your doctor. 4 to 6 months of treatment may be needed for the nail(s) to improve; some people may not achieve a complete cure or clearing of the nails by this time.
Do not get the medication in your eyes. If you do, rinse out with plenty of cool tap water. Contact your doctor if eye irritation occurs.
Can I overdose with Penlac (Ciclopirox)?
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Where can I keep my Penlac (Ciclopirox)?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C); do not freeze. Protect from light by storing the bottle in the carton after every use. Caution: Flammable. Keep away from heat and flame. Throw away any unused solution after the expiration date.
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