Now that your doctor has prescribed Penlac®, you are ready to take the first step toward treating your nail fungus. Your doctor has developed a treatment plan for you that includes applying Penlac® and regularly removing any unattached, infected nail.
Taking care in removing loose nail material (debridement) is especially important if you have diabetes. Your doctor may schedule regular appointments to perform this task.
Patient Instructions
Here's what you need to do to begin your treatment. Removal of the unattached, infected nail, as frequently as monthly, by your
healthcare professional is needed with use of this medication to
obtain maximal benefit with use of this product. If you
have diabetes
or problems with numbness in your toes or fingers, talk to your
healthcare provider before trimming your nails or removing any nail
material.
How to Apply Penlac® Nail Lacquer
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1. Before starting treatment, remove any loose nail or nail materials
using nail clippers or nail files. If you have diabetes or problems
with numbness in your toes or fingers, talk to your healthcare
provider before trimming your nails or removing any nail material.
2. Apply Penlac® Nail Lacquer (ciclopirox) Topical Solution, 8%, once
daily (preferably at bedtime) to all affected nails with the applicator
brush provided. Apply the lacquer evenly over the entire nail. Where
possible, nail lacquer should also be applied to the underside of the
nail and to the skin beneath it. Allow lacquer to dry (approximately 30
seconds) before putting on socks or stockings. After applying
medication, wait 8 hours before taking a bath or shower.
3. Apply Penlac® daily over the previous coat.
4. Once a week, remove the Penlac® Nail Lacquer (ciclopirox) Topical
Solution, 8%, with alcohol. Remove as much as possible of the damaged
nail using scissors, nail clippers or nail files.
5. Repeat process (steps 2 through 4).
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