Drug Detail:Tavaborole topical (Tavaborole topical [ ta-va-bor-ole-top-ik-al ])
Drug Class: Topical antifungals
Usual Adult Dose for Onychomycosis - Toenail
Apply to affected toenail(s) once a day for 48 weeks.
Comments:
- The provided dropper should be used.
- This drug should be applied to the entire toenail surface and under the tip of each treated toenail.
Use: For the treatment of onychomycosis of the toenail(s) due to Trichophyton rubrum or T mentagrophytes
Usual Pediatric Dose for Onychomycosis - Toenail
6 years or older: Apply to affected toenail(s) once a day for 48 weeks.
Comments:
- The provided dropper should be used.
- This drug should be applied to the entire toenail surface and under the tip of each treated toenail.
Use: For the treatment of onychomycosis of the toenail(s) due to T rubrum or T mentagrophytes
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS: None
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 6 years.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice:
- For topical use only; not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use.
- Use the provided dropper to apply this drug to clean, dry toenail(s); apply enough solution to completely cover toenail (may require more than 1 drop); use dropper tip to gently spread solution to cover entire toenail up to the edges of the toenail and under the entire tip of the toenail.
- Do not apply this drug on skin not surrounding treated toenail(s); if drug gets on surrounding skin, use tissue to wipe any excess solution from the surrounding skin; do not wipe this drug off toenail(s).
- Allow drug to dry completely (may take a couple of minutes); wash hands with soap and water after applying drug.
Storage requirements:
- Store at 20C to 25C (68F to 77F); excursions permitted to 15C to 30C (59F to 86F).
- Keep away from heat and flame.
- Keep bottle tightly closed.
General:
- At initial use, the screw cap on the bottle should be replaced with the dropper assembly; the product should be discarded within 3 months after inserting the dropper.
Patient advice:
- Read the US FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information and Instructions for Use).
- The effect of nail polish or other cosmetic nail products on drug efficacy has not been assessed.
- Contact healthcare professional if the application area shows signs of persistent irritation (e.g., redness, itching, swelling).
- This product is flammable; do not use near heat or open flame.
