Penlac Top

In Depth

Generic Name: CICLOPIROX LACQUER - TOPICAL
Pronounced: (cyc-low-PIE-rocks)

Penlac Top Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. This medication may be harmful if swallowed.

Penlac Top Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Penlac Top Notes

Do not share this medication with others.

This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection unless told to do so by your doctor. A different medication may be necessary in those cases.

To prevent passing the fungal infection to others, do not share nail clippers, nail files or other nail grooming tools. Keep the affected area as dry as possible. To help prevent the growth of fungus, avoid tight-fitting shoes. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Penlac Top Storage

Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. To protect the bottle from light, return the bottle to the carton after each use. To prevent the cap from sticking to the bottle, avoid getting the medication on the bottle threads. Do not store in the bathroom or near heat/open flame. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.