Before using tioconazole nail solution

Before using tioconazole nail solution make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows:

• If you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding.
• If you are using other medicines, including those available to buy without a prescription, herbal or complementary medicines.
• If you have ever had an allergic reaction to this or to any other medicine.

How to apply tioconazole nail solution

• Before beginning treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet.
• Apply the nail solution thinly to cover the whole of the affected nail(s) and surrounding skin using the brush provided. Apply the solution every 12 hours.
• Leave the solution to dry for 10-15 minutes. The solution will coat your nail with a film. Try to leave this film in contact with your nail for as long as possible.
• Try to avoid putting your hands (or feet if your toenails are affected) in soapy water immediately after applying the solution. Soap or detergent removes the film. Water alone does not remove the film.
• If you forget to apply tioconazole nail solution, apply it as soon as possible and then continue the rest of your treatment as usual.
• Tioconazole nail solution is for external use only.

Getting the most from your treatment

• Treatment with tioconazole nail solution can last 6 to 12 months.
• Do not allow tioconazole nail solution to come into contact with the eyes, ears, or mucous membranes (for example, mouth, vagina, inside of nose etc).
• If you are using this solution on your fingernails, wear rubber gloves if you need to wash anything by hand.
• If you buy any medicines, check with a pharmacist that they are safe to use with your other medicines.

Can tioconazole nail solution cause problems?

Along with their useful effects, all medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. These usually improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine, but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following side-effects continue or become troublesome.

If you experience any severe skin reactions or other symptoms which you think may be due to this treatment, speak with your doctor or pharmacist.

How to store tioconazole

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

Important information about all medicines

References

• Manufacturer's PIL, Trosyl Nail Solution®, Pfizer Ltd, electronic Medicine Compendium. Dated August 2009, accessed September 2010.
• British National Formulary; 60th Edition (September 2010) British Medical Association and Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, London (link to current BNF)