Amoronic ® 5%
Active ingredients:
Indication:
Product differentiation:
Sustained Release and 3 Days Antifungal Action in each Application
Works Deep into the Nail Bed
Dosage:
Background
Amorolfine, a morpholine derivative, is the first of a new class of antifungal drugs.
Drug category
morpholine antifungal
Pharmacology and mechanism of action of the drug
The mechanism of action is inhibition of ergosterol biosynthesis in the fungal cell membrane. Alteration in the membrane sterol content leads to changes in membrane permeability and disruption of key fungal metabolic processes.
Amorolfine 5% Medicated nail lacquer should not be applied on the skin around the nail. Avoid contact of the lacquer with eyes, ears and mucous membranes. Patients with underlying conditions predisposing to fungal nail infections should be referred to a doctor.
Use in Pregnancy:
Use with caution. The systemic absorption of topical amorolfine is very low and therefore the risk is negligible.
Store this medicine at below 25 ° C, and away from light and moisture.
Keep this medicine out of the reach and sight of children.
The nail lacquer should be applied once or twice a week to the affected finger or toe. Treatment should continue until the nail is regenerated and fully healed.
First line treatment of onychomycosis without matrix affection to treat fungal infections of the nail, caused by dermatophytes, yeasts, and moulds.