Efinaconazole (Topical application)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 10, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Jublia

Available Dosage Forms:

• Solution

Therapeutic Class: Antifungal

Chemical Class: Triazole

Uses for efinaconazole

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

Efinaconazole is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before using efinaconazole

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 efinaconazole, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to efinaconazole 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 performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of efinaconazole topical solution in children 6 years of age and older. However, safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 6 years of age.

Geriatric

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

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

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 efinaconazole

It is very important that you use efinaconazole 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.

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

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

To use:

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