Curanail nail lacquer is used to treat fungal infections affecting up to 2 nails and affecting the upper half or sides of the nail:

Curanail 5% Nail Lacquer contains the active ingredient Amorolfine: Amorolfine belongs to a group of medicines known as antifungals.

Amorolfine kills a wide variety of fungi that can cause nail infections: A fungal nail infection is likely to result in discoloured (white, yellow or brown), thick or brittle nails, although their appearance can vary considerably as the following pictures show.

• If the infection appears to be more like pictures 2 or 3, you should consult your doctor.

• Each Curanail pack contains 1 bottle filled with 3ml of nail lacquer together with cleansing swabs, reusable applicators and nail files.

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How to use Curanail 5% Nail Lacquer:

• Always follow the instructions in your own product

Nails should be treated once a week: Once weekly application should continue for 6 months for finger nails and 9 to 12 months for toe nails.

• Nails grow slowly so it may take 2 or 3 months before you start to see an improvement
• It is important to carry on using the nail lacquer until the infection has cleared and healthy nails have grown back

The following steps should be followed carefully for each affected nail:

Step 1 Prepare the Nail: Using a new file, gently file down the infected areas of nail, including the nail surface. Protect any healthy nails while you are doing this so that you don't spread the infection.

• Do not use the same nail file for infected nails and healthy nails, as this could spread the infection as well.
• To prevent the spread of infection take care that no one else uses the files from your kit

Step 2 Clean the nail: Use one of the swabs provided to clean the nail surface.

• Do not throw the swab away as you will need it later to clean the applicator

Step 3 Treat the nail: Dip one of the re-usable applicators into the bottle of nail lacquer.

• The lacquer must not be wiped off on the edge of the bottle before it is applied
• Apply the nail lacquer evenly over the entire surface of the nail
• Let the treated nail(s) dry for approximately 3 minutes

You must go and see the doctor, pharmacist or podiatrist if your symptoms get worse or do not improve after 3 months.

Following Application: Clean the applicator: You can use the applicators provided more than once. However, it is important to clean them thoroughly each time so that you don't spread the infection.

Use the same swab you used for cleaning your nails. Don't touch the newly treated nails with the swab.

•  Before using Curanail 5% Nail Lacquer again, fist take the old lacquer off your nails using a clean swab, then file down the nails again.
• Re-clean with the swab and re-apply the lacquer as described above

When dry the nail lacquer is unaffected by soap and water, so you can wash your hand and feet as normal

Wear, rubber, or other waterproof glove, to protect the lacquer on your fingernails when you are using chemicals such as paint thinners or white spirit

• You will see a healthy nail growing as the diseased nail grows out
• Do not use nail varnish or artificial nails during treatment

Curanail 5% Nail Lacquer active substance is: Amorolfine (as the hydrochloride).

• The nail lacquer contains 50 mg/ml (5%) of the active ingredient amorolfine

Curanail also contains the excipients (additional ingredients): methacrylic acid copolymer 150,000, triacetin, butyl acetate, ethyl acetate and ethanol. 

Do not use Curanail 5% Nail Lacquer if:

• You are allergic to the nail lacquer or any of the ingredients it contains
• You are pregnant, think you are pregnant, or intend to become pregnant or are breastfeeding
• You are under the age of 18

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using Curanail 5% Nail Lacquer if:

• You suffer from diabetes
• You are being treated because you have a weak immune system
• You have poor circulation in your hands and feet
• Your nail is severely damaged or infected

Important information about some of the ingredients of Curanail 5% Nail Lacquer: This product contains ethanol (alcohol) using it too often or applying inaccurately may produce irritation and dry the surrounding skin

Interactions with other medicines: You can use the nail lacquer whilst you are taking other medicines

If Curanail 5% Nail Lacquer gets into your eyes or ears: wash it out with water immediately and contact your doctor, pharmacist or nearest hospital straight away.

• Avoid the lacquer coming into contact with mucous membranes (e.g. mouth and nostrils).
• Do not breathe it in.
• If you, or anyone else, accidentally swallows the lacquer contact your doctor, pharmacist or nearest hospital straight away.

Like all medicines Curanail 5% Nail Lacquer can have side effects: Very rarely, you may feel a slight burning sensation in the nail area after applying the nail lacquer. Some people have noticed nail discoloration, or broken or brittle nails during treatment, but these symptoms may be associated with the infection itself.

If you are concerned about this or you notice anything else which you don't understand talk to your pharmacist or podiatrist.