Manufacturer: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Amorolfine(0.25% w/v)
Bottle of 50ml Solution
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Fintop-AF Spray should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Some of the common side effects include blisters on the skin, nail disorders like nail damage and discoloration, skin irritation, rash, or redness on the site of application. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration.
Make sure you wash your hands before and after applying the medicine. Avoid direct contact with the cream or ointment with your eyes. In case of direct contact, wash your eyes with water and seek immediate medical attention.
Amorolfine present in Fintop Af Cream acts on the cell membrane of the fungus and alters its structure resulting in the destruction of the cell wall and the death of the fungus.
Amorolfine or amorolfin, is a morpholine antifungal drug that inhibits the fungal enzymes D14 reductase and D7-D8 isomerase. This inhibition affects fungal sterol synthesis pathways, depleting ergosterol and causing ignosterol to accumulate in the fungal cytoplasmic cell membranes.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Fintop-AF
Blisters on skin
Nail disorder
Skin irritation
Skin rash
Erythema (skin redness)
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amorolfine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Allergy
Information regarding the use of Fintop-AF Spray during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
No interaction found/established
Fintop-AF Spray should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
This medication is a topical antibiotic, prescribed for toenail infections and skin fungal infections. It is beneficial for individuals unresponsive to other treatment options.
AMOROLFINE may interact with respiratory-related medicines (budesonide, formoterol), drugs treating HIV/AIDS (ritonavir, cobicistat) and corticosteroids.
Check the label for directions before use.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Fintop-AF Spray, 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.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Fintop-AF Spray helps treat fungal nail infections.
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.
Keep using Fintop-AF Spray for 3 to 5 days after the symptoms of the infection have cleared up to prevent it from coming back.
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.
Q. How often should you use Fintop-AF Spray?
Fintop-AF Spray contains amorolfine which is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat fungal infections of the nails. It is applied once weekly on the affected finger or toenails. Sometimes your physician may ask you to apply it twice weekly. The affected areas must be cleaned and dried properly. Do not stop the treatment in between even if the symptoms heal. Your doctor will recommend the exact dose and duration of the treatment based on the type of fungal infection.
Q. Is Fintop-AF Spray a steroid?
No, Fintop-AF Spray 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 nails to treat fungal infections.
Q. Can we apply Fintop-AF Spray on other parts of the body?
No, this medicine should not be used on other parts of the body like the eyes, oral cavity, or intravaginally. Its use should be restricted to only nails and skin. Before using the medicine consult the doctor and follow the instructions carefully.
Q. Can Fintop-AF Spray cause any local reaction or rashes?
Yes, the use of Fintop-AF Spray may cause allergic reactions, but the probability is unknown. Such allergic reaction is not very common and is likely to occur in only susceptible or sensitive individuals. Immediately contact your doctor if you experience such reactions.
Q. Is Fintop-AF Spray safe to be used in kids?
No, Fintop-AF Spray should not be used in children and infants. This is because there is no evidence available to prove the safety of the medicine. Consult your doctor in case your kid develops nail or skin infections or has any nail changes.
