Penlac, which is generically prescribed as ciclopirox topical, is commonly used to treat fungal infections of the toe nails and finger nails. Penlac is available in other forms, all of which are antifungal medications to treat fungal infections of the skin and hair.
Penlac is not appropriate for everyone. A thorough medical history should be assessed prior to prescribing this medication. Patients with a medical history which includes diabetes, a compromised immune system, take medication to control seizures, the use of a topical corticosteroid, or the use of a steroid inhaler may not be able to use Penlac or may require careful monitoring while undergoing drug therapy with this medication, depending on the condition and the severity of the condition.
The American Food and Drug Administration rated Penlac as a pregnancy risk category B. Penlac is not known to cause harm or birth defects to unborn babies. It has yet to be determined whether or not Penlac passes through the mother’s breast milk and affects a nursing baby. The prescribing physician should discuss whether the benefits outweigh the risks prior to prescribing this medication to a woman who is pregnant. The prescribing physician should avoid prescribing this medication to nursing women.
There is a risk of side effects associated with Penlac, some of which are severe. A patient who is experiencing a serious side effect or an allergic reaction should seek immediate emergency medical attention. An allergic reaction will present with side effects such as facial swelling, including swelling of the lips, mouth, throat, or tongue, hives, and difficulty breathing. Other serious side effects which require immediate emergency medical attention include symptoms such as severe burning, itching, dryness, irritation, redness, or peeling of the skin.
Less serious side effects typically do not require emergency medical attention but should be reported to the prescribing physician. Patients should be encouraged to report all side effects. Less serious side effects include symptoms such as mild burning, itching, tingling, or irritation. Less serious side effects can often be reduced to a tolerable level by reducing the dosage of Penlac.
Penlac should be taken exactly as it has been prescribed by the physician. If the patient misses a dose, the dose should be taken as soon as it is remembered. However, if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, the missed dose should be skipped to avoid the potential for an overdose. The patient should never take a double dose of this medication. If an overdose is suspected, the patient should seek immediate emergency medical attention. An overdose will present with symptoms such as severe burning, itching, tingling, numbness, or irritation of the skin. An overdose of Penlac is highly unlikely.
There is a potential risk of negative drug interactions associated with Penlac. A thorough medical history should be understood prior to prescribing this medication. Patients should be urged to inquire with the prescribing physician before taking any new medications, including over the counter medications and herbal remedies. Medications with a known negative drug interactions with Penlac include other topical medications, even if the topical medication are treating the feet or hands instead of the nails. Nail polish, artificial nails, and other cosmetics should be avoided while using Penlac.
Penlac has the following structural formula:
• Molecular formula of penlac is C12H17NO2
• Chemical IUPAC Name is 6-cyclohexyl-1-hydroxy-4-methyl-pyridin-2-one
• Molecular weight is 207.269 g/mol
• Penlac available : 8% solution 6.6ml bottle
Generic name: Ciclopirox
Brand name(s): Ciclopiroxolamine, Ciclopiroxum, Loprox
Review published on: 13 April 2007
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I been using Penlac about 3 weeks.Ican already see new toenails starting to actually grow on my two big toes.This stuff really works.I should have bought some Penlac about eight years ago.It's a miracle drug for nail fungus.
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