Manufacturer: Galderma India Pvt Ltd
MRP: Rs. 490.00
Unit Price: Rs. 245.00
Package Price: Rs. 490.00 (Qty.: 1)
Package Form: bottle
Medicine Form: nail lacquer
What is Loceryl?
Loceryl is a local application which fights fungal infections affecting the nails and nail bed. It acts by disallowing the fungus to form a protective covering around itself, which makes it difficult for the fungus to sustain.
Composition of Loceryl:
The active ingredient of Loceryl is Amorolfine which is an anti-fungal medicine and acts via the medium of inactive ingredients which are also part of the drug.
What is Loceryl Used For?
Loceryl is used for treatment of fungal infection of the nails (onychomycosis). It may also be indicated for other disorders of nails that have not been mentioned here.
Side Effects of Loceryl:
Loceryl is a potent anti-fungal medicine and can display the following side effects:
- Dryness of nails
- Brittle nails
- Redness and burning of skin
- Irritation at the site of infection
Side effects may occur in hypersensitive patients, or in those people who have used Loceryl in a wrong manner. Development of any side effects should be reported to a dermatologist immediately and use of Loceryl should be stopped. Patients should not use Loceryl unless it has been prescribed, in order to avoid development of side effects.
Precautions for Loceryl Application:
Loceryl is exclusively meant for treatment of nail infections. Therefore, certain restrictions should be followed while using the medicine in order to avoid harmful drug reactions. Some of these instructions are mentioned below:
- Loceryl is meant for external application only and should not be consumed orally.
- Mucosal tissues like eyes, inside of the mouth, tongue, rectum and vagina should not be exposed to Loceryl.
- Loceryl is not meant for treatment of fungal infection in children unless a pediatrician prescribes it.
- Loceryl is meant for treating fungal infections of nails only. Skin infections and systemic fungal infections cannot be treated with this medicine.
- Loceryl should be applied on the nails and allowed to dry before it is washed off. If it is washed off before drying, Loceryl will have no medicinal effect on the nails.
- The applicator used to spread Loceryl on the infected nail should be cleaned well before putting it back inside the medicine bottle.
These instructions should be followed in order to hasten treatment of fungal infection, without development of any harmful effects.
Loceryl Alternatives:
Given below is a drug which has similar chemical composition and action to Loceryl. However, it should be remembered that this medicine should not be used in place of Loceryl without a physician's consent.
- AM Laqer
Loceryl FAQs:
- How is Loceryl nail lacquer used?
Loceryl nail lacquer is a liquid, which can be spread on infected portion of the nails using an applicator available with the medicine. The medicine is then allowed to dry for sometime before washing it off. - Can Loceryl be used to treat all types of nail infections?
Only fungal infection of nails can be treated using Loceryl. It will not be useful in treating infections of bacterial or viral origin.
