Luconac Special Precautions

Related to Indications: LUCONAC, External Solution for Nails 5% w/w should be used in patients with a confirmed diagnosis of tinea unguium based on the results from direct microscopy or culture, etc.
The efficacy and safety of LUCONAC, External Solution for Nails 5% w/w have not been established in severe patients (see Pharmacology: Pharmacodynamics: Clinical Studies under Actions).
Related to Dosage & Administration: Treatment should be continued without interruption until the nail is regenerated and the affected area are finally cured. The required duration of treatment depends essentially on intensity and the localization of the infection and on the growth rate of nails.
LUCONAC, External Solution for Nails 5% w/w should not be used for a long period of time without a specific reason. Treatment discontinuation and appropriate therapy should be considered if long-term treatment with this product shows no effect.
The safety and efficacy of using LUCONAC, 5% daily for greater than 48 weeks have not been established.
Other Precautions: In a study of animals (guinea pig), whose sensitivity was enhanced with adjuvant, skin sensitisation and skin photosensitisation were observed.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation: See USE IN PREGNANCY & LACTATION sections for further information.
Use in Children: The safety of LUCONAC, External Solution for Nails 5% w/w in low birth weight infants, neonates, nursing infants, infants or children has not been established (no clinical experience).