Exoderil Medicated Nail Polish Set, 2.5 ml, Sandoz

Exoderil Set 50 mg/ml medicated nail polish is used to treat fungal nail infections in adults. It should only be used if the top half or sides of the nail are affected.

The active substance, amorolfine, prevents the growth of fungi and destroys them.

Exoderil Set 50 mg/ml medicated nail polish is active against a wide range of fungal species sensitive to amorolfine, such as yeasts, skin fungi and moulds. However, bacteria are not sensitive to amorolfine.

Composition:

• The active substance is amorolfine, in the form of hydrochloride.

• Each ml contains 55.7 mg amorolfine hydrochloride, equivalent to 50 mg amorolfine (5% w/v amorolfine).

Method of administration:

• For topical use

• Apply to affected nails

• Before each application, the affected areas of the nails (especially the nail surface) should be filed as much as possible with a nail file supplied with the package. After that, the nail surface is cleaned and degreased with a napkin, soaked in a nail polish remover, supplied with the package.

• Before each application of Exoderil Set 50 2 mg/ml medicated nail polish, this removal and cleaning process must be repeated to remove any existing nail polish residue. Caution! Nail files used for treatment should not be used for the care of healthy nails.

• After that, the nail polish is applied with a spatula to the entire surface of the affected nail and left to dry.

• For each nail to be treated, the spatula should be dipped in nail polish.

• Attention! The spatula should not be wiped on the neck of the bottle

• After use, the spatula should be cleaned with a cloth soaked in nail polish remover.

• It is important that the patient washes their hands after applying Exoderil Set 50 mg/ml medicated nail polish.

• If Exoderil Set 50 mg/ml medicated nail polish is applied to the fingernails, users should wait for the polish to dry before washing their hands.

• Treatment should be continued without interruption until the nail regenerates and the infected surfaces are completely treated.

• In general, the duration of treatment is 6 months for fingernails and between 9 and 12 months for toenails (the period depends on the severity, location and surface area of ​​the infection)

• If no improvement is observed after 3 months of use, medical advice should be sought.

Contraindications:

Do not use Exoderil Set 50 mg/ml medicated nail polish

• if you are allergic to amorolfine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

Precautions:

Before using Exoderil Set 50 mg/ml medicated nail polish, talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have:

• diabetes mellitus

• a weakened immune system or are undergoing treatment to reduce immune system activity

• poor blood circulation in the hands and feet

• a severely damaged or infected nail

• history of nail injuries, skin conditions such as psoriasis, other chronic skin conditions, swelling, yellow nails associated with respiratory disorders, painful nails, distorted/deformed nails, or any other disorder around the nail.

Avoid using artificial nails during treatment with Exoderil Set 50 mg/ml medicated nail polish.

Pregnancy, lactation and fertility:

• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

• Exoderil Set 50 mg/ml medicated nail polish should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless your doctor indicates that it is absolutely necessary.

Driving and using machines:

Exoderil Set 50 mg/ml medicated nail polish has no influence on the ability to drive and use machines.

Presentation: 2.5 ml