Trosyl nail solution contains the active ingredient tioconazole, which is an antifungal medicine used to treat infections caused by fungi, yeasts and moulds.
What is it used for?
- Treatment of fungal nail infections.
How does it work?
- Trosyl nail solution contains the active ingredient tioconazole, which is an antifungal medicine used to treat infections caused by fungi, yeasts and moulds.
- Tioconazole kills fungi and yeasts by interfering with their cell membranes. It works by stopping fungi from producing a substance called ergosterol, which is an essential component of fungal cell membranes. The disruption in production of ergosterol disrupts the cell membrane.
- The cell membranes of fungi are vital for their survival. They keep unwanted substances from entering the cells and stop the contents of the cells from leaking out. As tioconazole disrupts the cell membranes, it kills the fungal cells.
- Trosyl nail solution is used to treat infections of the nails with fungi (dermatophytes), yeasts and moulds.
Not to be used in
- Allergy to any other antifungal medicines.
- Pregnancy.
This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.
If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.
- The safety of this medicine during pregnancy has not been established. The manufacturer therefore advises that it should be avoided during pregnancy. Seek medical advice from your doctor.
- There is no information available regarding the safety of this medicine during breastfeeding. Seek medical advice from your doctor.
Side effects
Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Just because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.
Common
- Swelling of soft skin.
Uncommon
- Rash.
- Skin irritation around the nail being treated.
- Unknown frequency
- Allergic reaction, such as itching, swelling and blistering of the skin or face.
- Tingling sensation in the hands and feet.
- Peeling of the skin.
- Nail disorders, such as discolouration, pain or inflammation.
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the medicine's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
How can this medicine affect other medicines?
- This medicine is not known to affect any other medicines.
References:
https://www.mims.co.uk/drugs/skin/skin-and-nail-infections/trosyl
https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/1071/smpc
https://www.hpra.ie/img/uploaded/swedocuments/2196862.PPA1562_152_001.b3c4d6a7-8713-4abf-815e-6f40ec6ffe49.000001Product%20Leaflet%20Approved.171115.pdf
https://patient.info/medicine/tioconazole-for-fungal-nail-infections-trosyl
https://www.drugs.com/uk/trosyl-nail-solution-leaflet.html
https://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/skin-hair/a7697/trosyl-nail-solution-tioconazole/
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