Amorolfine cream

About amorolfine cream

Amorolfine cream works by killing fungi and yeasts.

Before using amorolfine cream

Before using amorolfine cream make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows:

• If you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding.
• If you are allergic to an ingredient called stearyl alcohol .

How to use amorolfine cream

• Follow the instructions given to you by your doctor.
• Generally, application is once daily in the evening after cleansing the affected area.
• Generally, treatment is for 2 - 3 weeks, until the infection has cleared up, and for a further 3 - 5 days after.
• For fungal infections of the foot, treatment may need to continue for up to 6 weeks.

Getting the most from your treatment

• Avoid getting amorolfine cream into eyes, ears and mucous membranes (linings of the nostrils, mouth, genital area and anus).
• Should this happen, wash the area out with water immediately; contact your doctor, pharmacist or nearest hospital straight away if any cream has made contact with your eyes or ears.

Can amorolfine cream cause problems

Along with their useful effects all medicines can cause unwanted side effects, which usually improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine.

• While side effects are rare with amorolfine cream, you may notice some skin irritation, burning or itching.
• Speak with your doctor or pharmacist if this becomes troublesome, or if you notice any other effects which you feel are due to your medicine.

How to store amorolfine cream

• Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
• Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light.

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