Tavaborole (Topical application)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 12, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Kerydin

Available Dosage Forms:

• Solution

Therapeutic Class: Antifungal

Uses for tavaborole

Tavaborole topical solution is used to treat fungal or yeast infections of the toenails. Tavaborole works by killing the fungus or yeast, or preventing its growth.

Tavaborole is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before using tavaborole

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For tavaborole, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to tavaborole or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of tavaborole topical solution in children younger than 6 years of age. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of tavaborole topical solution in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more sensitive to the effects of tavaborole than younger adults.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Proper use of tavaborole

Use tavaborole only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.

Tavaborole should come with a patient information leaflet and patient instructions. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.

Tavaborole is for use on the toenails and surrounding skin only. It is not for use in the eyes, mouth, or vagina.

To use:

• Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using tavaborole.
• Apply to the affected toenail(s) by using the dropper tip to gently spread to the entire toenail and surrounding skin. Also, apply the medicine under the entire tip of the toenail.
• Your toenails must be clean and dry when you put the medicine. Wipe away any excess solution from the surrounding skin. Let the medicine dry completely after you apply it.

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