What are the side effects of Penlac?
Penlac® (ciclopirox)
is a medication that's prescribed to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails by
killing the fungus responsible for these infections. Penlac® is a lacquer that you apply
directly to the affected nails.
The most common side effects of Penlac® are redness
of the skin surrounding the nail, rash and nail disorders. Studies show that about 9% of
people experience side effects. If you do experience any side effects while using Penlac®,
notify your doctor.
Read more about fungal nail infections
in our Health Encyclopedia.
See all over-the-counter antifungal nail products available on
Walgreens.com.
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