Curanail 5% Nail Lacquer 3ml   Click on any image to enlarge   Price: £14.72 (incl VAT) (Buy 2 or more for £13.99 each)     Curanail is the Once Weekly Treatment for Mild Nail Infections. Previously prescription-only. To view the most Frequently Asked Questions about Curanail, Click Here... Curanail 5% Nail Lacquer is used to treat fungal infections affecting the upper half or sides of the nail in up to two nails. Curanail 5% Nail Lacquer contains 5% w/v amorolfine. It also contains: methacrylic acid copolymer, triacetin, butyl acetate, ethyl acetate and ethanol. Each pack contains: 3ml of Curanail nail lacquer - approximately 3 months supply. Note that the course of a treatment is usually between 6 months to a year (see below). nail files. re-usable plastic applicators. cleansing swabs. Directions for each infected nail: 1) File down the infected area of the nail. 2) Clean the nail surface using one of the cleansing swabs. 3) Apply the Curanail nail lacquer over the entire nail surface using one of the re-usable applicators. Allow to dry approximately for 3 minutes. Curanail 5% Nail Lacquer should be applied once weekly. It is important to continue using Curanail until the infection has cleared and healthy nails have grown back. This usually takes 6 months for finger nails and 9 to 12 months for toe nails. Treatment should be reviewed every three months. Safety: There may be a slight, temporary burning sensation when Amorolfine 5% nail lacquer is applied but this soon wears off. Avoid contact with the eyes, ears or mucous membranes. Not suitable for: Those aged under 18 years. Pregnant or breastfeeding women. Those with hypersensitivity reactions to amorolfine or any of the other ingredients contained in Curanail 5% nail lacquer. Severe nail infection, i.e. nail dystrophy or destruction of the nail. Proximal nail infection, i.e. the infection is at the base of the nail. Those with more than two infected nails. Patients with underlying conditions that make them more susceptible to fungal nail infections, e.g. peripheral circulatory disorders, diabetes and immunosuppression. Curanail FAQ's 1. What is Curanail? Curanail contains the active ingredient Amorolfine 5% which is an antifungal Curanail is a once weekly treatment applied directly to the nail surface to treat mild fungal nail infections. 2. How does it work? Curanail works by killing fungi and yeasts on the nail by disrupting their cell membranes, preventing them from producing more cells and killing the already existing ones. 3. How do I use it? Use on mild infections, i.e. if two nails or less are infected. 1. File down the infected area of nail making sure to keep other nails covered to stop infection spreading. 2. Clean the nail surface with a cleansing swab (use the swab to later clean the applicator). 3. Apply lacquer over the nail with an applicator and allow to dry. 4. Why can't I use Curanail on more than 2 nails? If the infection has spread to more than 2 nails you need to see your doctor as the infection may require a stronger treatment. 5. How long does it take to work? Nails should be treated once a week for 6 months for finger nails and 9-12 months for toe nails. Remember that nails grow slowly so it may take a couple of months before you start to see results. Make sure that treatment continues until ALL of the infected nail has grown out. 6. How long does one pack last? In each pack you get one bottle of lacquer, 30 swabs, 30 nail files and 10 applicators which is roughly 3 months supply. 6. Are there any side effects? There are rarely any side effects, however users may notice a slight burning sensation in the nail area after applying the lacquer. 7. Can I wear nail varnish over Curanail? It is not recommended to use nail varnish or wear false nails over a fungal nail infection. Nail varnish and nail glue contain solvents which will affect the lacquer. 8. Is Curanail noticeable when on your nail? Curanail is colourless and dries clear. It will just make your nail look shiny. 9. Will it wash off? No, Curanail is not affected by soap and water. Wear rubber gloves when using chemicals to protect the lacquer on fingernails. 10. I've run out of swabs, is there anything else I can use? Use an antiseptic cleaner such as Savlon Antiseptic Liquid or Optima Australian Tea Tree Antiseptic Spray with cotton wool to clean nails and other implements (e.g. scissors). 11. I'm planning to become pregnant, can I use Curanail? Do not use if you are pregnant, thinking of becoming pregnant or breastfeeding. See Thursday Plantation Tea Tree Anti-Fungal Nail Solution as an alternative. Product code: CUR265M Price: £14.72 (incl VAT) (Buy 2 or more for £13.99 each)

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