OTC fungal infections 2

Question 1

what antifungal is available OTC for fungal nail infection

Answer 1

amorolfine 5%

Question 2

age for amorolfine 5%

Answer 2

18 and over

Question 3

signs of mild fungal toe or finger nail ifnection

Answer 3

Thick or brittle nails that are discoloured (white, yellow or brown)
* Infection spreads slowly

Question 4

otc curanail (amorolfine) is only suitable if your nail infection ….

Answer 4

is mild
only 1 or 2 finger or toe nails affected
upper half or sides of nails are affected

Question 5

Patient comes in to pharmacy and you diagnose them with having fungal nail infection on 3 of their toe nails. What do you recommend?

Answer 5

see GP because amorolfine 5% OTC is only suitable if max 2 nails are affected

Question 6

how long will amorolfine treatment take for finger nails vs toe nails

Answer 6

6 months for finger nails
9-12 months for toe nails

Question 7

how often do you use curanail (amorolfine)

Answer 7

one weekly

Question 8

amorolfine use in P / BF

Answer 8

not allowed

Question 9

name one antifungal ingredient that can be used for dandruff

Answer 9

ketoconazole (nizoral) is used to treat and prevent dandruff

Question 10

nizoral shampoo age otc

Answer 10

12 +

Question 11

how to use nizoral shampoo for dandruff

Answer 11

For the first 2 to 4 weeks: use every 3 or 4 days to clear dandruff.
Thereafter: use once every 1 or 2 weeks to prevent dandruff from coming back.

Question 12

Lamisil once cutaneous solution 1% age and indication and how to use

Answer 12

terbinafine
single dose treatment for athletes foot
for over 18 only

apply after bath/shower
ensure you apply to both feet
allow to dry
wash hands with soap and water after use
do not wash feet for 24 hours after application

Question 13

lamisil once cutaneous solution 1% use in P or BF

Answer 13

not allowed