Onylac Nail Lacquer is an antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of fungal skin and nail infections. It works by stopping the growth of fungi, thus treating the infection.

Onylac Nail Lacquer is used in treating various fungus infections

Uses of Onylac Nail Lacquer

Benefits of Onylac Nail Lacquer

In Fungal skin infections

Onylac Nail Lacquer is used to treat skin infections caused by fungi. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungi. This provides relief from various symptoms, such as pain and itching, caused by the infection and speeds up the healing process. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed even if your symptoms have gone. This will prevent the infection from coming back. Using this medicine as prescribed may help you feel more comfortable with your skin.

In Fungal nail infections

Onylac Nail Lacquer 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.

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Side effects of Onylac 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 Onylac

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Onylac 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 Onylac Nail Lacquer works

Onylac Nail Lacquer is an antifungal medicine. It stops protein production in the fungal cells disrupting the cell division process. This is how it prevents further growth of fungi and helps to treat your skin and nail infections.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Onylac Nail Lacquer is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Onylac Nail Lacquer is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Onylac Nail Lacquer?

If you miss a dose of Onylac 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.

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Quick tips

Onylac Nail Lacquer helps treat fungal skin and nail infections.
Apply it as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor.
Cover the affected and surrounding skin areas and rub in gently.
Do not apply more often or use longer than directed. This may increase the risk of side effects.
Avoid getting it in your eyes, ears, nose or mouth. If this happens, rinse with water immediately.
Inform your doctor if you notice changes in color or burning sensation of skin.
Avoid use of nail varnishes and artificial nails during treatment. Do not share your nail-filer to prevent spread of infection.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Cyclohexane & pyridinone derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Antifungal Others

Patient concerns

Medicine for fungal infections.

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

There is hundred type of fungal infectionFrom which you sufferBetter visit clinic for proper examination

I have skin fungal infections tell me the medicins

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Plz visit skin specialist for proper examination and treatment meanwhile apply onabet cream twice a day for few days

Hello, I work in a very sweaty environment, I recently had a ringworm outbreak, I used EBERNET and it worked perfectly fine for me, On the recommendation of a few friends who suggested to use anti-fungal soap for a few days to ensure that the spores are completely eliminated from my body. Are there any effective anti-fungal soaps or shampoos that I can use to treat ringworm infection? Is there a method to determine if my scalp is affected by ringworm's? If I do happen to have this, What should be my next set of actions to treat ringworm's on scalp, before visiting a hospital/clinic? Regards, PATIENT

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

You need to visit skin specialist for proper examinationWether you are having fungal infections or not

User feedback

Patients taking Onylac Nail Lacquer

Once A Day

78%

Twice A Day

22%

What are you using Onylac Nail Lacquer for?

Nail infectio*

75%

Fungal infect*

25%

*Nail infections, Fungal infections

How much was the improvement?

Poor

83%

Average

17%

What were the side-effects while using Onylac Nail Lacquer?

No Side Effec*

100%

*No Side Effect

FAQs

Is Onylac Nail Lacquer effective?

Onylac Nail Lacquer is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Onylac Nail Lacquer too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

How to use Onylac Nail Lacquer?

Before using Onylac Nail Lacquer, clean and dry the affected area. Gently and thoroughly massage it into the skin. Be careful not to get the medication in your eyes or mouth. If Onylac Nail Lacquer gets in your eyes accidentally, wash with plenty of water and call your doctor if your eyes are irritated.

What precautions do I need to take while using Onylac Nail Lacquer?

Be careful not to get Onylac Nail Lacquer into your eyes or mouth. If you happen to get it in your eyes, rinse off with plenty of water immediately and contact your doctor. You must not use Onylac Nail Lacquer if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients. Tell your doctor if you notice any allergic reaction while using it for the first time. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines regularly to prevent any allergic reaction with other medicines. Do not cover the area being treated with Onylac Nail Lacquer with a bandage, as this may increase absorption of this medicine and increase the side effects. Do not use more than what is recommended to relieve your symptoms faster. Using more than what is advised will only increase the side effects. Let your doctor know if you are planning to conceive. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should use Onylac Nail Lacquer only if prescribed by the doctor.

What should I do if I forget to use Onylac Nail Lacquer?

If you forget to use Onylac Nail Lacquer, do not worry and continue using Onylac Nail Lacquer as soon as you remember. However, if you are not sure and have any other doubts, please consult your doctor.

Is Onylac Nail Lacquer a steroid?

No, Onylac 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 skin or nails to treat fungal infections of the skin and nails.

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

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

Can Onylac Nail Lacquer cause any local reaction or rashes?

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

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