Onylac Nail Lacquer

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Cipla Ltd
Active Ingredient	Ciclopirox (8% w/v)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Cyclohexane & pyridinone derivative
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	DERMA
Action Class	Antifungal Others
User Rating	4.9
User Reviews	762

FAQ

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Onylac Nail Lacquer Reviews

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 for external use only. You should use it in the dose and duration as directed by your doctor. The amount you need, and how long you take it will depend on what you are being treated for. You should normally wash and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer of the medicine. You should avoid getting in contact with your mouth, eyes, and nose. In case of accidental contact, wash it off with plenty of water. Keep using it regularly to get the most benefit.

The most common side effects include itching, burning, or stinging sensation at the site of application. They are not usually serious and often disappear with time. If they bother you or do not go away, let your doctor know.

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.

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.

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.

Uses of Onylac Nail Lacquer

Fungal skin infections
Fungal nail infections

Onylac Nail Lacquer Side Effects

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

Safety Tips

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Onylac Nail Lacquer during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Onylac Nail Lacquer during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

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

References

Ciclopirox [Drug Label]. Frankfurt am Main, Germany: Aventis Pharma Deutschland GmbH; 2003.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 260-61.
Mayo Clinic. Ciclopirox. [Acceesed 30 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from: