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Amorolfine 5% w/v Medicated Nail Lacquer (Legal category P)

Active Ingredient:
amorolfine hydrochloride
Company:  
Aspire Pharma Ltd See contact details
ATC code: 
D01AE16
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Last updated on emc: 02 Jan 2020
1. Name of the medicinal product

Amorolfine 5% w/v Medicated nail lacquer

Boots Fungal Nail Once Weekly Treatment 5% w/v Medicated nail lacquer

2. Qualitative and quantitative composition

Amorolfine 5% w/v Medicated nail lacquer contains 5% w/v amorolfine in the form of hydrochloride.

1ml of nail lacquer contains 55.74 mg amorolfine hydrochloride (equivalent to 50mg of amorolfine).

For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1.

3. Pharmaceutical form

Medicated nail lacquer

Amorolfine 5% w/v Medicated nail lacquer is a clear colourless solution.

4. Clinical particulars
4.1 Therapeutic indications

Treatment of mild cases of distal and lateral subungual onychomycoses caused by dermatophytes, yeasts and moulds limited up to 2 nails.

4.2 Posology and method of administration

Adults and Elderly

The nail lacquer should be applied to the affected finger or toe nails once weekly.

The patient should apply the nail lacquer as follows:

1. Before the first application Amorolfine 5% w/v Medicated nail lacquer, it is essential that the affected areas of nail (particularly the nail surfaces) should be filed down as thoroughly as possible using a nail file as supplied. The surface of the nail should then be cleansed and degreased using an alcohol cleaning pad, as supplied.

Cosmetic nail lacquer may be applied at least 10 minutes after Amorolfine 5% nail lacquer application.

Before repeat application of Amorolfine 5% w/v Medicated nail lacquer, any remaining nail lacquer, and cosmetic nail lacquer if any, should be removed carefully. Then, the affected nails should be filed down again as required before cleansing with an alcohol-soaked swab to remove any remaining lacquer.

Caution: Nail files used for affected nails must not be used for healthy nails.

2. With one of the reusable applicators supplied, apply the nail lacquer to the entire surface of the affected nails and allow it to dry. After use, clean the applicator with the same cleaning pad used before for nail cleaning. Keep the bottle tightly closed.

For each nail to be treated, dip the applicator into the nail lacquer without wiping off any of the lacquer on the bottle neck.

Caution: When working with organic solvents (thinners, white spirit, etc.) wear impermeable gloves in order to protect the Amorolfine 5% w/v Medicated nail lacquer on the nails.

Treatment should be continued without interruption until the nail is regenerated and the affected areas are finally cured. The required frequency and duration of treatment depends essentially on the intensity and localisation of the infection. In general, it is six months (finger nails) and nine to twelve months (toe nails). A review of the treatment is recommended at intervals of approximately three months.

Co-existent tinea pedis should be treated with an appropriate antimycotic cream.

Paediatric Population

Due to the lack of clinical experience available, Amorolfine 5% w/v Medicated nail lacquer is not recommended for patients below the age of 18 years.

4.3 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1.

4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use

Amorolfine 5% Medicated nail lacquer should not be applied on the skin around the nail.

Avoid contact of the lacquer with eyes, ears and mucous membranes.

Patients with underlying conditions predisposing to fungal nail infections should be referred to a doctor. Such conditions include peripheral circulatory disorders, diabetes mellitus and immunosuppression.

Patients with nail dystrophy and destroyed nail plate should be referred to their doctor.

Owing to the lack of clinical experience available to date, children should not be treated with amorolfine 5% nail lacquer.

During the application of amorolfine no artificial nails should be used.

After applying Amorolfine 5% Medicated nail lacquer, patients should wait at least 10 minutes before application of any cosmetic nail lacquer.

Before repeat application of Amorolfine 5% Medicated nail lacquer, the cosmetic nail lacquer should be removed carefully.

When organic solvents are used impermeable gloves should be worn otherwise the amorolfine nail lacquer will be removed.

A systemic or local allergic reaction could possibly occur after use of this product. If this happens, the product should be stopped immediately and medical advice should be sought. Remove the product carefully by using a nail remover solution. The product should not be reapplied.

4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

No interaction studies have been performed.

Use of artificial nails should be avoided during treatment.

4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation

Experience with amorolfine use during pregnancy and/or lactation is limited. Only a few cases of exposure to topical amorolfine use in pregnant women have been reported in the post-authorisation setting, therefore the potential risk is unknown. Studies in animals have shown reproductive toxicity at high oral doses; it is unknown whether amorolfine is excreted in human milk. Amorolfine should not be used during pregnancy and/or lactation unless clearly necessary.

4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines

Not relevant.

4.8 Undesirable effects

Adverse drug reactions are rare. Nail disorders (e.g. nail discoloration, broken nails, brittle nails) may occur. These reactions can also be linked to the onychomycosis itself.

System Organ Class

Frequency

Adverse drug reaction

Immune system disorders

Unknown frequency*

Hypersensitivity (systemic allergic reaction)*

Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders

Rare (≥ 1/10,000, <1/1000)

Nail disorder, nail discoloration, onychoclasis (broken nails), onychorrhexis (brittle nails)

Very rare (≤ 1/10,000)

Skin burning sensation

Unknown frequency*

Erythema*, pruritus*, contact dermatitis*, urticaria*, blister*

* Post marking experience

Reporting of suspected adverse reactions

Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.

4.9 Overdose

No systemic signs of overdose are expected following topical application of amorolfine 5% nail lacquer.

In case of accidental oral ingestion, appropriate symptomatic measures should be taken if needed.

5. Pharmacological properties
5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties

Pharmacotherapeutic Group: Other antifungals for topical use. ATC code: D01AE16

Amorolfine 5% w/v Medicated nail lacquer is a topical antimycotic. Amorolfine belongs to a new chemical class, and its fungicidal action is based on an alteration of the fungal cell membrane targeted primarily on sterol biosynthesis. The ergosterol content is reduced, and at the same time unusual sterically nonplanar sterols accumulate.

Amorolfine is a broad spectrum antimycotic. It is highly active (MIC < 2mcg/ml) in vitro against

yeasts:

Candida, Cryptococcus, Malassezia

dermatophytes:

Trichophyton, Microsporum, Epidermophyton

moulds:

Hendersonula, Alternaria, Scopulariopsis

dematiacea:

Cladosporium, Fonsecaea, Wangiella

dimorphic fungi:

Coccidioides, Histoplasma, Sporothrix

With the exception of Actinomyces, bacteria are not sensitive to amorolfine. Propionibacterium acnes is only slightly sensitive.

5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties

Amorolfine from nail lacquer penetrates into and diffuses through the nail plate and is thus able to eradicate poorly accessible fungi in the nail bed. Systemic absorption of the active ingredient is very low with this type of application.

Following prolonged use of Amorolfine 5% w/v Medicated nail lacquer, there is no indication of drug accumulation in the body.

5.3 Preclinical safety data

None stated.

6. Pharmaceutical particulars
6.1 List of excipients

Ammonio methacrylate copolymer A,

triacetin,

butyl acetate,

ethyl acetate,

ethanol.

6.2 Incompatibilities

Not applicable.

6.3 Shelf life

3 years

6.4 Special precautions for storage

Protect from heat. Keep bottle tightly closed after use.

6.5 Nature and contents of container

Glass bottle.

Pack Size: 3ml

All packs contain cleansing swabs, spatulas and nail files.

6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling

No special requirements.

Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.

7. Marketing authorisation holder

Aspire Pharma Limited

Unit 4, Rotherbrook Court

Bedford Road

Petersfield

Hampshire

GU32 3QG

United Kingdom

8. Marketing authorisation number(s)

PL 35533/0019

9. Date of first authorisation/renewal of the authorisation

23/08/2017

10. Date of revision of the text

06/03/2019

Legal Category

P

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