Patient Information Leaflet

The name of this medicine is

TROSYL Nail Solution.

The active ingredient is tioconazole.

What is in

your medicine?

Each ml of solution contains 280mg tioconazole. The solution also contains ethyl acetate and undecylenic acid. Each bottle contains 12ml of solution.

Product Licence Holder

and Manufacturer

Pfizer Limited, Sandwich, Kent CT13 9NJ

What type of

medicine is Trosyl?

Trosyl is an antifungal medication.

What is your

medicine for?

This medicine is used to treat nail infections caused by certain fungi.

Before using

this medicine
  • Are you pregnant or think you might be pregnant?
  • Have you ever had an allergic reaction to Trosyl Nail Solution or other forms of Trosyl ?

If the answer is YES to either of these questions - DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE and tell your doctor.

Keep away from eyes

  • Have you had an allergic reaction to any other medication used to treat your fungal nail infection?

If the answer is YES - ask your doctor or pharmacist before you use this medicine.

How to use

your medicine

Trosyl Nail Solution is for external use only.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MORE INFORMATION ON TROSYL

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.

Can nail varnish

be used?

Nail varnish should not be applied to nails being treated with Trosyl.

What if you accidentally

swallow Trosyl?

If you swallow any of this medicine you may suffer an upset stomach. Contact your nearest doctor or your hospital casualty department at once.

What if you accidentally

spill Trosyl?

If you spill Trosyl on your skin, wash off with soap and water.

What if you forget

to apply the solution?

Apply the solution as soon as you remember. Then continue as usual.

How quickly will

the treatment start

to work?

Trosyl builds up in the nails very slowly. Treatment may need to be continued for some months. Your doctor will advise you on how long to continue treatment.

Does your

medicine cause

undesirable effects?

Undesirable effects are unlikely. There have been some reports of 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.

In rare cases. patients have been allergic to the preparation. If irritation or allergic reaction becomes troublesome - stop using Trosyl and tell your doctor or chemist.

  • Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any other discomfort you do not understand.

Look after

your medicine

This treatment is for YOU. Do not give it to others. It may not suit them.

Do not use this medicine after the date stamped on the pack.

Where to keep

your medicine

  • Keep your medicine in a cool, dry place. between 4°C and 30°C.
  • Avoid flame or heat
  • Keep all medicines out of the reach of children

Further information

This leaflet does not contain all the information about this medicine. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

The information in this leaflet is about Trosyl Nail Solution only.

Date Trosyl leaflet Republic of Ireland/

United Kingdom last revised

October 1994

© Pfizer Limited 1995