What is Amorolfine?

Amorolfine is an antifungal nail lacquer used specifically to treat fungal infections in nails.

It contains the active ingredient amorolfine hydrochloride that combats nail fungal infections.

How should I use it?

• The affected nail should be filed down as much as possible and cleaned to remove any dirt.
• Apply the gel to the affected nails with the provided spatula once a week without wiping the excess gel off the spatula on the side of the bottle.
• Allow the gel to dry for approximately 3 minutes before cleaning the spatula with the swab used prior to clean the nails.
• Be careful to not use the same nail file for healthy nails and avoid using fake nails and nail varnish during the treatment.

Amorolfine is available to buy in a 3ml or a 5ml pack size. Curanail over-the-counter treatment is only suitable to treat up to two infected nails at a time whereas the generic Amorolfine 5% Nail Lacquer can be prescribed to treat multiple nail infections at a time.

How long does it take to work?

You should use Amorolfine Medicated Nail Lacquer consistently for 6 months to treat the affected fingernails.

As for affected toenails, you should consistently use Amorolfine Medicated Nail Lacquer for 9-12 months, until the nail is regenerated and completely cured.

The treatment should be reviewed by a doctor every three months to ensure the treatment is being effective and should be continued.

Does it have any side effects?

Amorolfine can cause some side effects including: broken, brittle, and discoloured nails.

Information Leaflet

Always read the patient information leaflet before commencing treatment.

• View the patient information leaflet for Amorolfine 5% w/v Medicated Nail Lacquer.