Trosyl Nail Solution
Ref: 1348/191214/1/F
Trosyl Nail Solution
(tioconazole)
Patient Information Leaflet
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you use this medicine because it contains important information for you.
* Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
* If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
* This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others.
It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
* If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
Your medicine is called Trosyl Nail Solution but will be refered to as Trosyl throughout this leaflet.
In this leaflet:
^ What Trosyl is and what it is used for Q What you need to know before you use Trosyl Q How to use Trosyl Q Possible side effects Q How to store Trosyl Q Contents of the pack and other information
O What Trosyl is and what it is used for
Trosyl is one of a group of medicines called antifungals. The active ingredient is tioconazole.
Trosyl is used in adults and children to treat nail infections caused by certain fungi.
Q What you need to know before you use Trosyl
Do not use Trosyl:
* If you have ever had an allergic reaction to tioconazole or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
* If you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other medicines you have taken or used to treat fungal infection.
* If you are pregnant.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Trosyl:
* If you are breast-feeding as you may be told to stop during your treatment.
Make sure you do not put this medicine in your eyes.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.
O How to use Trosyl
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
* Apply the nail solution thinly to cover the whole of the affected nail(s) and surrounding skin using the brush provided. Apply the solution every 12 hours.
* Leave the solution to dry for 10-15 minutes after application.
* The solution does not dry hard. A transparent, slightly greasy film is left on the nail. This film contains the antifungal agent and it slowly passes through the nail to reach the site of infection.
* The film should be left intact as long as possible. This allows the antifungal agent to have maximum effect.
* Try to avoid putting your hands (or feet if your toenails are affected) in soapy water immediately after applying the solution. Soap or detergent removes the film. Water alone does not remove the film.
* If you need to wash anything by hand, it is best to wear rubber gloves.
* It is usual for treatment to last for up to six months, and in some cases 12 months.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
You will find more about TROSYL on the back of this leaflet If anyone accidentally swallows this medicine
If you accidentally take this medicine by your mouth, contact your doctor or accident and emergency department straight away.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Q Possible side effects
Like all medicines Trosyl can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people).
Swelling of hands and feet.
G Further information
What Trosyl contains
The active substance in Trosyl is tioconazole.
Each ml of solution contains 283mg of tioconazole.
The other ingredients are ethyl acetate and undecylenic acid.
What Trosyl looks like and contents of the pack
Trosyl is a clear solution in an amber glass bottle with a screw cap fitted with an brush applicator. Each bottle contains 12 ml solution.
Manufacturer and Licence Holder
This medicine is manufactured by Farmasierra Manufacturing S.L., Ctra N-I, Km. 26,200, 28700 San Sebastian de los Reyes, Madrid, Spain and is procured from within the EU and repackaged by the Product Licence Holder: Lexon (UK) Limited, Unit 18, Oxleasow Road, East Moons Moat, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0RE.
If you have any questions or are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist. They will have additional information about this medicine and will be able to advise you.
Trosyl Nail Solution
(tioconazole)
Patient Information Leaflet (continued)
Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people).
Rash, skin irritation around the nails which have been treated. This usually occurs during the first week of treatment and tends to be short-lived and mild.
Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data)
Allergic reaction, which includes itching, dry skin, swelling or blistering of the skin, particularly on the face and around the eyes.
You may also experience nail discolouration, inflammation, pain or burning. You may also feel tingling sensations in the hands or feet or a peeling of the skin.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
If you get any of the above side effects, or notice any other unusual side effects not listed in this leaflet, tell your doctor at once.
Q How to store Trosyl
KEEP OUT OF THE SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN.
Do not store above 25°C.
Avoid flame and heat.
Keep away from eyes.
Replace cap securely after use.
Do not refrigerate
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date shown on the carton/ bottle label. If your doctor tells you to stop using this medicine, take any remaining medicine back to the pharmacist for safe disposal. Only keep this medicine if your doctor tells you to.
If your medicine becomes discoloured or shows any signs of deterioration, ask your pharmacist who will adivse you what to do.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.
Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
|POM PL 15184/1348
Trosyl is a registered trademark of Pfizer Limited
Revision date: 19/12/14