Amorolfine Cream

Amorolfine Cream Description:

Amorolfine Cream belongs to a class of drugs called ‘antifungal’ primarily used to treat fungal nail infections. Fungal infection occurs when a fungus invades and affects the tissue on the skin. Symptoms of a fungal infection include skin rash, irritation, redness, and scaling of the skin. Amorolfine cream works by stopping producing a chemical called ergosterol in fungi that causes nail infection. Without ergosterol, the fungus cannot survive. As a result, infection-causing fungi die.

Uses Of Amorolfine 0.25 Cream:

• Treatment of Fungal nail infection.

Medicinal Benefits of Amorolfine Cream:

It is primarily used to treat fungal infections of nails and skin such as ringworm, jock itch and athlete’s foot, seborrheic dermatitis and pityriasis. The fungal cell membranes are essential for their survival as they prevent unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. It causes holes in the fungal cell membranes and kills fungi. Thereby, clears fungal infection and provides relief from cracking, burning, scaling and itching of the skin caused due to infections.

Directions for Use Of Amorolfine 0.25 Cream:

• Take a small amount on the finger and gently rub it on the clean and dry affected area and surrounding skin.

Storage:

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects Of Amorolfine:

Common side effects may include:

• Itching
• Dry skin
• Redness
• Burning sensation of the skin

Precautions:

• Avoid getting it in your eyes, ears, nose or mouth. If this happens, rinse with water immediately.
• Avoid the use of nail varnishes and artificial nails. Do not share your nail-filer to prevent the spread of infection.
• Do not use it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

FAQs:

How should I use Amorolfine Cream if I use more than one topical medicine?
You are required to maintain at least a three-hour gap after application of Amorolfine Cream if you are using more than one topical medicine.

Can I stop applying Amorolfine 0.25 Cream  when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop applying the Cream on your own even if the symptoms are relieved until your course advised by the doctor is finished.

How does Amorolfine 0.025 Cream work?
Amorolfine works by stopping producing a chemical called ‘ergosterol’ in fungi that causes nail infection. Without ergosterol, the fungus cannot survive. As a result, infection-causing fungi die.

How long should I use this cream?
You are recommended to use the Cream for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the condition worsens or persists after 2 to 4 weeks of treatment with Cream, please consult a doctor.