AM Laqer Nail Lacquer is an antifungal medication. It is used for treating fungal infections of the nails. It kills the fungi and helps in treating the infection.

AM Laqer Nail Lacquer is used in treating various fungus infections

Uses of AM Laqer Nail Lacquer

Fungal nail infections

Benefits of AM Laqer Nail Lacquer

In Fungal nail infections

AM Laqer Nail Lacquer belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It kills a wide variety of fungi that cause nail infections. It is easy to apply and has very few side effects. Using this medicine will restore your finger- or toenails to a healthy condition but it takes time because healthy nails take a long time to grow. You should keep using it until healthy nails have grown back. This will prevent the infection from returning. Do not use nail varnish on nails that you are treating.

Side effects of AM Laqer Nail Lacquer

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of AM Laqer

Blisters on skin
Nail disorder
Skin irritation
Skin rash
Erythema (skin redness)

How to use AM Laqer Nail Lacquer

Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Trim your nails. Apply the medicine with applicator brush to the nail and its underside and let it dry for 30 seconds.

How AM Laqer Nail Lacquer works

AM Laqer Nail Lacquer belongs to a class of anti-fungal medications. It inhibits the enzymes that are essential for fungal growth, thereby killing a wide variety of sensitive fungi.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of AM Laqer Nail Lacquer during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

AM Laqer Nail Lacquer should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take AM Laqer Nail Lacquer?

If you miss a dose of AM Laqer Nail Lacquer, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

AM Laqer Nail Lacquer helps treat fungal nail infections.
Avoid getting it in your eyes, ears, nose or mouth. If this happens, rinse with water immediately.
Avoid the use of nail varnishes and artificial nails. Do not share your nail-filer to prevent the spread of infection.
Do not use it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Keep using AM Laqer Nail Lacquer for 3 to 5 days after the symptoms of the infection have cleared up to prevent it from coming back.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylpropanes derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Antifungal Others

Patient concerns

Below are images of my nails. I am a housewife and do all housekeeping from washing clothes, cleaning utensils, etc. Portion of nails of my thumb and ring finger has got permanent yellow and I think they are dead but they pain when something gets stuck in them. Please help.

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

Nails are showing signs of fungal infection .Avoid prolonged contact with waterApply Fucidin cream once at night over nail foldsSertacide cream once daily over nail foldsBlood tests : Fasting blood sugarOral antifungals will definitely be required . But you should consult a dermatologist directly before taking themLoceryl nail lacquer to be applied over the yellow area of nail twice in a week and left over nightOral tablet : Cap canditral 100 mg twice daily for 1 week in a month for 3 months ( take only after direct consultation as there could be side effects )

My leg Finger nail was damaged What is the reason for the nail damage

Dr. Faran Siddiqui

Homeopathy

it may vary from poor nutrition to injury but this question i am required to ask you

FAQs

How often should you use AM Laqer Nail Lacquer?

AM Laqer Nail Lacquer contains amorolfine which is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat fungal infections of the nails. It is applied once weekly on the affected finger or toenails. Sometimes your physician may ask you to apply it twice weekly. The affected areas must be cleaned and dried properly. Do not stop the treatment in between even if the symptoms heal. Your doctor will recommend the exact dose and duration of the treatment based on the type of fungal infection.

Is AM Laqer Nail Lacquer a steroid?

No, AM Laqer Nail Lacquer is not a steroid. It is a medicine which is used to kill a wide variety of infection-causing fungus. It is applied on the affected nails to treat fungal infections.

Can we apply AM Laqer Nail Lacquer on other parts of the body?

No, this medicine should not be used on other parts of the body like the eyes, oral cavity, or intravaginally. Its use should be restricted to only nails and skin. Before using the medicine consult the doctor and follow the instructions carefully.

Can AM Laqer Nail Lacquer cause any local reaction or rashes?

Yes, the use of AM Laqer Nail Lacquer may cause allergic reactions, but the probability is unknown. Such allergic reaction is not very common and is likely to occur in only susceptible or sensitive individuals. Immediately contact your doctor if you experience such reactions.

Is AM Laqer Nail Lacquer safe to be used in kids?

No, AM Laqer Nail Lacquer should not be used in children and infants. This is because there is no evidence available to prove the safety of the medicine. Consult your doctor in case your kid develops nail or skin infections or has any nail changes.

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References

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