Amorolfine
Information about Amorolfine
Amorolfine Uses
Amorolfine is used in the treatment of fungal nail infections, fungal skin infections and nail infections.
How Amorolfine works
Amorolfine is an antifungal medication. It works by preventing fungi from producing ergosterol, an essential component of fungal cell membranes. Without ergosterol, the fungi stop growing and its cells breakdown. Gradually, the infected nail grows out, until only healthy nail is left.
Common side effects of Amorolfine
Blisters on skin, Nail disorder, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Skin redness
Available Medicine for Amorolfine
Expert advice for Amorolfine
- Amorolfine helps treat fungal skin and nail infections.
- Avoid getting it in your eyes, ears, nose or mouth. If this happens, rinse with water immediately.
- When using for nail infecions, avoid use of nail varnishes and artificial nails. Do not share your nail-filer to prevent spread of infection.
- Do not use it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Keep using Amorolfine for three to five days after the symptoms of the infection have cleared up to prevent it from coming back.