Loceryl NAIL LACQUER (2024)

Table of Contents

What is in this leaflet What LOCERYL is used for Before you use LOCERYL When you must not use it Use in children. Before you start to use LOCERYL How to use LOCERYL How often to apply LOCERYL How long LOCERYL should be used In case of accidental swallowing While you are using LOCERYL Things you must do Things you must not do Side effects After using LOCERYL Storage Product description What it looks like Ingredients Distributor FAQs References

What is in this leaflet

This leaflet answers some common questions about LOCERYL nail lacquer.

It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist.

All medicines have risks and benefits. If you have any concerns about using this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Keep this leaflet with the medicine.

What LOCERYL is used for

LOCERYL contains the active ingredient amorolfine. It is used to treat fungal infections of the nails.

LOCERYL belongs to a family of medicines called anti-fungal drugs. These medicines work by killing a wide variety of fungi that can cause nail infections.

This medicine is available from a pharmacy. A doctor’s prescription is not required.

LOCERYL treatment alone is not suitable for use in severe infections where the lunula is affected. In this case, you should talk to your healthcare practitioner. The lunula is the crescent-shaped area at the base of the nail – see the illustration on the LOCERYL carton.

Because fungal nail infections are hard to treat, treatment may be required for 6-12 months or longer and a full cure cannot be expected in all cases. After 6 months of treatment, improvement can be expected in 70% to 80% of people, with full cure expected in approximately one in three people.

Before you use LOCERYL

When you must not use it

Do not use LOCERYL if:

you have had an allergic reaction to LOCERYL or any ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet.
the package shows signs of tampering.
the expiry date (EXP) printed on the pack has passed.
you are pregnant or breast-feeding or intend to become pregnant or breast-feed.

The safety of LOCERYL in pregnancy and breast-feeding has not been established.

If you are not sure if you should start using LOCERYL, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Use in children.

Do not use in children under 12 years. The safety and effectiveness of LOCERYL in children have not been established.

Before you start to use LOCERYL

Check with your doctor or pharmacist if:

you are allergic to any other medicines, foods, dyes or preservatives.
you have any other health problems.
you are taking any other medicines.

How to use LOCERYL

LOCERYL is for external use only, do not swallow LOCERYL. Apply only to finger nails and toe nails, avoid the surrounding skin.

How to apply the nail lacquer:

Follow these instructions each time the lacquer is used

Place everything you need for the LOCERYL treatment within easy reach:

LOCERYL nail lacquer.
nail file (supplied).
cleaning pad (supplied).
reusable spatula (supplied).

First application of LOCERYL:

Before painting with LOCERYL nail lacquer, file down the infected areas of the nail (particularly the nail surfaces) as thoroughly as possible using the nail file.
CAUTION: Nail files used on an infected nail must not be used on healthy nails.

Clean the surface of the infected nail with a cleaning pad. Put the cleaning pad aside, do not discard.

Dip one of the reusable spatulas into the lacquer. Do not wipe it on the neck of the bottle.
Note: the spatula provides a measured dose of LOCERYL.

Using the spatula, paint LOCERYL nail lacquer over the entire surface of the infected nail.

When you have finished treating all of your infected nails, clean the spatula and the neck of the bottle with the same cleaning pad that was used during the treatment.

To avoid evaporation, close the bottle tightly.

Allow time for the nails to dry (3 to 5 minutes).

Discard used cleaning pad and nail file. Stow spatula and nail lacquer for next treatment.

Subsequent applications of LOCERYL:
File the infected areas of the nail using the nail file as required to remove any remaining lacquer, ensure that you do not over-file to avoid damage to the nail and surrounding area. Repeat steps 3-9.

How often to apply LOCERYL

Paint LOCERYL once or twice weekly onto the infected fingernails or toenails or as otherwise directed by your doctor or pharmacist.

If you forget to paint on the LOCERYL nail lacquer, use it as soon as you remember. Then go

back to using LOCERYL as you would normally.

How long LOCERYL should be used

Treatment should be continued until the infected nails are completely cured and re-grown.

Usually, treatment of fungal infections of the nails takes around six months for the fingernails

and nine to twelve months for the toenails.

Don’t be discouraged if after several weeks of therapy no improvement is visible. A healthy nail only grows by approximately 2mm per month.

If symptoms persist or improvement is not observed, see your doctor or pharmacist.

In case of accidental swallowing

Immediately telephone your doctor or Poisons Information Centre (Australia 13 11 26, New Zealand 0800 POISON or 0800 764 766) for advice or go to Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital if you think that you or anyone else may have swallowed LOCERYL, even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning. You may need urgent medical attention.

While you are using LOCERYL

Things you must do

Tell your doctor or pharmacist that you are using Loceryl if you are about to be started on a new medicine.

Wear gloves to protect the coat of nail lacquer on your fingernails if you work with solvents (e.g. paint thinners, turpentine substitute, petrol, paraffin etc.).

Things you must not do

Do not use nail files for infected nails on healthy nails.

Do not use artificial nails during treatment with LOCERYL.

Do not apply cosmetic nail varnish or other medication(s) on the nail(s) being treated.

Do not give LOCERYL to anyone else to use, even if they have the same condition as you.

Do not use LOCERYL to treat other complaints unless your doctor says to.

Side effects

All medicines can have side effects. LOCERYL helps most people with fungal infections of the nails but it may have unwanted side effects in a few people.

Tell your doctor, or pharmacist if you notice any of the following and they worry you:

burning feeling in the area surrounding the treated nail(s). This is usually mild and short-lasting.
itching or redness of the skin.
rare cases of nail disorder (nail discolouration, brittle or broken nails) have been reported during treatment with LOCERYL nail lacquer. However these reactions may also be linked to the nail infection itself.

After using LOCERYL

Storage

Screw the bottle top of the LOCERYL nail lacquer tightly immediately after use.

Keep LOCERYL in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 30°C. Heat and dampness can destroy some medicines.

Do not store it, or any other medicine, in a bathroom or near a sink.

Do not leave it in the car or on window sills.

Keep LOCERYL where young children cannot reach it. A locked cupboard at least one-and-a-half metres above the ground is a good place to store medicines.

Product description

What it looks like

LOCERYL nail lacquer comes in one strength, 5% amorolfine (50 mg/ mL) in an amber glass bottle.

LOCERYL comes in a pack containing:

1 bottle of 2.5mL or 5 mL nail lacquer
10 spatulas
30 cleaning pads saturated with 70%
Isopropyl alcohol in foil packets
30 nail files

Ingredients

Active - amorolfine Each 2.5mL or 5 mL bottle contains 125mg or 250mg of amorolfine as the hydrochloride.

Inactives - methacrylic acid copolymer, glycerol triacetate, butyl acetate, ethyl acetate, absolute ethanol.

If you require extra nail files or cleaning pads they will be supplied free of charge. In Australia contact Galderma toll free on 1800 800 765.
In New Zealand contact Galderma free-phone on 0800 174 104.

LOCERYL has been clinically tested.

Distributor

Galderma Australia Pty Ltd
13B Narabang Way
Belrose NSW 2085
Australia
Call 1800 800 765 (Australia)

Healthcare Logistics’
58 Richard Pearce Drive
Airport Oaks
Auckland New Zealand
Call 0800 174 104 (New Zealand)

Australian Registration Number: AUST R 57051

Date of preparation of this leaflet, 19 June 2012

Published by MIMS September 2012

FAQs

How effective is Loceryl nail lacquer? ›

Because fungal nail infections are hard to treat, treatment may be required for 6-12 months or longer and a full cure cannot be expected in all cases. After 6 months of treatment, improvement can be expected in 70% to 80% of people, with full cure expected in approximately one in three people.

How do you know if Loceryl is working? ›

After 9 months, there should be hardly any remaining sign of toenail fungus. Continue treatment until healthy nail material has regrown completely. A 5ml package lasts for the treatment of 1 - 2 nails for up to 12 months. After 9 months, there should be hardly any remaining sign of toenail fungus.

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Can I use Loceryl every day for fungus? ›

For best results, you should use Loceryl® nail lacquer once a week*. If you forget to apply it to the affected area, you can simply apply it as soon as you remember. Then re-start the pattern of using it once a week*.

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How do I know if fungal nail treatment is working? ›

If the treatment is working, you should see a new healthy nail start to grow from the base of nail over the course of a few months. The old infected nail should begin to grow out and can be gradually clipped away. Antifungal treatments are thought to be effective in treating about 60 to 80% of fungal nail infections.

What is the world's best toenail fungus treatment? ›

Best Overall

If you've decided to try to kill toenail fungus at home, Jodi LoGerfo, a board-certified dermatologist at the Orentreich Medical Group in New York City, suggests Lamisil AT Antifungal Cream as the best over-the-counter treatment.

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What is the strongest fungal nail treatment? ›

Fungi-nail Anti-Fungal Liquid is our top pick for the best toenail fungus treatment because it both cures and prevents toenail fungus and athlete's foot while also easing irritating symptoms and improving the overall health of your skin.

What does a toenail look like when the fungus is dying? ›

Signs that your toenail fungus is dying include the following: Yellow, brownish, or white streaks on the nails begin to fade. A crumbly or thickened nail texture slowly improves. Discolored or fragile sections of the nail begin to be replaced by healthy nail growth.

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Should you scrape out toenail fungus? ›

Can You Scrape Out Toenail Fungus? No. You may be able to scrape a bit off the top of or from under your nails, but that won't cure the infection.

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What worsens toenail fungus? ›

Older age. Wearing shoes that make your feet sweat heavily. Having had athlete's foot in the past. Walking barefoot in damp public areas, such as swimming pools, gyms and shower rooms.

What are the side effects of Loceryl nail lacquer? ›

Loceryl Nail Lacquer should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Some of the common side effects include blisters on the skin, nail disorders like nail damage and discoloration, skin irritation, rash, or redness on the site of application.

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Can you put nail polish on top of Loceryl? ›

Artificial nails should not be used while using Loceryl. Cosmetic nail varnish can be used, but you should wait at least 10 minutes after applying Loceryl before painting your nails. The nail varnish should be carefully removed before repeat application of Loceryl.

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Can you get rid of nail fungus forever? ›

With treatment, many people can get rid of nail fungus. Even when the fungus clears, your nail(s) may look unhealthy until the infected nail grows out. A fingernail grows out in 4 to 6 months and a toenail in 12 to 18 months.

Should I cut my toenail off if it has fungus? ›

Toenail fungus actually lives not only on the nail but also on the nailbed itself. If the toenail is removed, this exposes the nailbed so that topical medications can penetrate the nail bed as the nail is growing back, which may result in a better efficacy of topical nail medications.

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What kills toenail fungus permanently? ›

Nothing kills toenail fungus right away. It can take at least 6 months to as long as 18 months to see your nail return to normal. What kills toenail fungus the fastest? A prescription medication like terbinafine will work faster than a home remedy, but you'll still need to take it for about 12 weeks.

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What happens if you leave toenail fungus for years? ›

If you let a nail fungus infection go for too long, several problems emerge. The infected nail can become misshapen and increasingly separated from your nail bed. Itching and pain are unpleasant side effects; if they're too severe, you can have trouble wearing shoes or walking.

What is the success rate of nail fungus treatment? ›

Clinical research trials show laser treatment success being as high as 90% with multiple treatments, whereas current prescription therapies are about 50% effective.

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Does antifungal nail lacquer work? ›

Topical treatment (polish or cream) isn't likely to get rid of a fungal nail infection. Treatment with tablets is considerably more effective and takes less time.

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How effective is ciclopirox nail lacquer? ›

Ciclopirox is used to improve the condition of nails, but may not completely cure nail fungus. It may take 6 months or longer before you notice that your nails are getting better. Continue to use ciclopirox daily as directed. Do not stop using ciclopirox without talking to your doctor.