Amfocin Cream

How to use Amfocin Cream

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Medicine Works

Amfocin Cream belongs to a class of anti-fungal medications. It inhibits the enzymes that are essential for fungal growth, thereby killing a wide variety of sensitive fungi.

Expert Advice

• Amfocin Cream 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 Amfocin Cream for 3 to 5 days after the symptoms of the infection have cleared up to prevent it from coming back.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• How often should you use Amfocin Cream?

  Amfocin Cream 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.

• Is Amfocin Cream a steroid?

  No, Amfocin Cream 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.

• Can we apply Amfocin Cream 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.

• Can Amfocin Cream cause any local reaction or rashes?

  Yes, the use of Amfocin Cream 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.

• Is Amfocin Cream safe to be used in kids?

  No, Amfocin Cream 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.