Description

Amorolfine is a topical antimycotic. It belongs to a new chemical class of Morpholine, Its fungistatic or fungicidal effect is based on an alteration of the fungal cell membrane targeted primarily on sterol biosynthesis. Amorolfine has a broad spectrum of action. Amorolfine is effective against Yeasts. Dermatophytes. Moulds, Dematiaceae and Dimorphic Fungi.

There are no known drug interactions.

Must not be reused by patients who have shown hypersensitivity to the treatment.

Rare side-effects (occurring in less than 1 in 1000 people)- Nail may become discolored broken or brittle. Very rare side-effects (occurring in less than 1 in 10000 people)- A burning sensation or allergic skin reaction (contact dermatitis) Unknown frequency of occurrence-Skin redness, itching hives, blisters and allergic skin reaction (contact dermatitis).

No data available on the use of Amorolfine in pregnant women. There is no information on whether Amorolfine passes into human breast milk. There are no data on the use of Amorolfine in lactating women.

Avoid the lacquer coming into contact with the eyes, ears or mucous membranes (eg. mouth and nostrils). Do not inhale Wear impermeable gloves when using organic solvents to stop the ball lacquer from being removed.