Niogermox and How Does It Work?

Niogermox is an antifungal treatment used to treat onychomycosis (A fungal infection that causes the coloring, thickness, and detachment of the nails from the nail bed). 

Niogermox uses ciclopirox which is its main constituent to stop the growth of fungi that damages your skin and nails when you apply it topically on the affected surface.

It works by modifying the plasma membrane of fungi, resulting in the disorganization of the internal structures of the fungus, thereby hindering its growth and killing it.  

It exerts its effect by disrupting cell division signals, DNA repair, and structures of the fungus affecting you, as well as stopping some elements of intracellular transport that are necessary for the fungus’s survival, thereby killing it. 

Common Uses of Niogermox for Skin Infections

Niogermox is commonly recommended for conditions like:

• Tinea pedis (athlete’s foot)

• Tinea corporis (ringworm of the body)

• Tinea cruris (jock itch)

• Seborrheic dermatitis

• Fungal infections of the nails (onychomycosis)

Dermatologists often prescribe it as a first-line treatment for these infections due to its broad-spectrum antifungal properties.

Different forms/versions of Niogermox

It comes in the following forms;

• Gel form
• Lotion form 
• Solution form
• Cream form

All the above forms of Niogermox are meant to be applied topically or externally.

How to Apply Niogermox Spray or Cream Correctly

Niogermox is available in different forms, including creams, sprays, and solutions. Follow these general application guidelines:

1. Clean and dry the affected area thoroughly.

2. Apply a thin layer of Niogermox to the area and gently rub it in.

3. Use it once or twice daily as directed by a healthcare provider.

4. Wash your hands after application unless you are treating your hands.

Niogermox Dosage and Treatment Duration

For people using Niogermox cream, gel, or lotion;

• It should be kept away from the eyes.
• Apply enough Niogermox to cover the afflicted region as well as the surrounding skin or scalp, and gently massage it in.

For people using Niogermox shampoo form:

• It should be kept away from the eyes.
• Wet your hair and apply shampoo. 
• Lather your hair and scalp and leave it like that for 3 minutes. 
• A timer should be used and the hair should be rinsed well when done.

For people using it as a topical solution – Niogermox NAIL LACQUER (ciclopirox) Topical Solution;

• It should be kept away from the eyes and mucous membranes.
• A patient instruction document is included with Niogermox. Read this leaflet carefully and follow the instructions. 
• If you have any queries about how to take it, consult with your doctor.
• You will need to cut your nails as advised and contact your healthcare expert at regular intervals to have the unattached diseased nails removed in addition to using it daily.
• On the treated nails, do not apply nail paint or other nail cosmetic items.
• Do not use near a heat source or an open flame.

When using it to treat some kinds of cutaneous fungal infections, an occlusive dressing should not be used. This may cause skin irritation.

If your doctor has instructed you to use an airtight covering over where you applied the Niogermox treatment, do so, but if not, leave it like that.

To help clear up your infection entirely, it is essential that you use it for the whole duration of therapy, even if your symptoms begin to improve after a few days. 

Because fungal infections may take a long time to clear up, you may need to use it every day for many weeks or longer.

If you discontinue it too soon, your symptoms may reappear. Don’t skip any dosages.

Dosing of Niogermox

Its dosage will vary depending on the person and the form of Niogermox you will be buying. Follow your doctor’s orders or the label’s instructions.

The following information only contains typical Niogermox dosages. If your dosage differs, do not modify it unless your doctor instructs you to.

The quantity of medication you take is determined by the potency of the drug.

Furthermore, the number of dosages you take each day, the interval between doses, and the length of time you take the drug are determined by the medical issue for which you are taking the medicine.

The dosage for different forms of Niogermox are;

1. Lotion and topical cream dosage forms

For Fungus infections:  

• For Adults and children aged 10 and older: Apply twice a day, morning and evening.
• Children under the age of 11: Use and dosage must be established by a doctor’s prescription.

2. Gel dosage form

For Fungus infections and seborrheic dermatitis: 

• Adults and children 16 years of age and older: Apply twice a day, morning and evening.
• Children under the age of 16: Use and dosage must be established by a doctor’s prescription.

3. Shampoo dosage form

For Seborrheic dermatitis: 

• Adults and children 16 years and older: Apply 1 teaspoon (or up to 2 teaspoons for long hair) twice a week for four weeks, with at least three days between applications.
• Children under the age of 16: Use and dosage must be established by a doctor’s prescription.

4. Solution dosage form

For people using Niogermox NAIL LACQUER (ciclopirox) Topical Solution, 8%;

• Niogermox NAIL LACQUER (ciclopirox) Topical Solution, 8%, should be applied to all afflicted nails once daily (ideally at night or eight hours before bathing) using the accompanying applicator brush. 
• It should be applied uniformly over the afflicted nail plate.
• After removing it with alcohol, users should file away (with an emery board) stray nail material and trim nails as needed or as advised by a health care provider every seven days.
• If feasible, apply this topical solution to the nail bed, hyponychium, and undersurface of the nail plate when it is free of the nail bed (e.g., onycholysis).
• It should not be used daily. Every seven days, apply a new coat over the previous one and remove it with alcohol. This cycle should be repeated throughout this treatment.

It should be used as part of a complete onychomycosis treatment regimen.

The removal of the detached, infected nail by a health care expert monthly, weekly trimming by the user, and daily administration of the drug are all essential parts of this treatment.

Diabetes patients should be given careful attention while selecting an appropriate nail treatment regimen (see warnings and precautions).

For Fungus infections: 

• Adults: Use one time a day, at sleep time or 8hrs before bathing.
• Children under the age of 18: Use and dosage must be established by a doctor’s prescription.

Niogermox vs Other Antifungal Treatments

Compared to other antifungals like clotrimazole or terbinafine, Niogermox offers similar efficacy but may be preferred in cases where those medications are less effective or not well tolerated. It also penetrates well into the skin and nails, making it suitable for difficult-to-treat infections.

Side Effects and Precautions When Using Niogermox

Any medication may have certain unintended consequences in addition to its intended benefits.

Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do, they may need medical treatment, and side effects of any medicine often occur when that medication is misused or not used properly.

So, to be on the safe side, always take medicine as directed, and any side effects you experience will be transitory or will disappear after the drug loses its efficacy or you stop taking it.

Niogermox has its own set of side effects.

If any of the following side effects develop, see your doctor as soon as possible if it persists or it is severe.

Common side effects;

• Fast, hammering, or irregular heartbeat or pulse.
• Feeling Nauseous or fainting.
• Pain at the afflicted nail(s) or surrounding area when Niogermox nail lacquer was applied.
• Palpitations.

Uncommon side effects;

• Redness at the application area.
• Irritation symptoms did not exist before using it at the application site.
• Presence of ingrown nail(s) for those using its nail lacquer.
• Itching at the application area.
• Nail discoloration at the afflicted nail(s) or surrounding area where its nail lacquer was applied.
• Swelling in the application area.
• Change in shape of the nail(s)at the afflicted nail(s) or surrounding area when its nail lacquer was applied.
• Burning at the application area.
• Blistering and oozing at the application site.

Some side effects may develop that might not need medical treatment. These side effects may subside as your body responds to the medication.

Your doctor may also be able to advise you on how to avoid or mitigate some of these side effects. Consult your doctor if any of the following side effects persist or become bothersome, or if you have any concerns about them:

Side effects common with Niogermox shampoo;

• Greasy skin
• Headache
• Rash and skin condition
• Dandruff
• Itching of the skin or scalp

Check with your doctor if you detect any additional side effects. For medical advice on side effects, contact your doctor. You should notify your doctor if you have any side effects that are bothersome or report the side effects to your healthcare provider.

Can Niogermox Be Used for Ringworm or Athlete’s Foot?

Yes, Niogermox is highly effective for both ringworm and athlete’s foot. For best results:

• Apply consistently every day

• Keep the infected area clean and dry

• Avoid sharing towels, socks, or shoes during treatment

Is Niogermox Safe for Children and Pregnant Women?

Niogermox can be used in children under medical advice. For pregnant or breastfeeding women, it’s best to consult a healthcare provider before use. While topical use generally poses low risk, safety must always be prioritized.

How long does it take Niogermox to work?

It might take up to four weeks to notice improvements.

It is also used to enhance the state of nails, however, it may not treat nail fungus entirely.

It may take 6 months or more to see if your nails are improving. Do not discontinue it without first consulting your doctor.

Is Niogermox Effective and safe?

Like all medications, Niogermox is not exempted from not having any side effects, but one thing to know is that it is effective to use and another thing is that it is safe if you use it as directed. 

On the top side, it is strictly an external medication only to be used topically, so there is no concern of it having major side effects like some other drugs that you take into your body, but even with that, to be on the safe side, always use any Niogermox product you buy as directed as prescribed.

Warnings and precautions to note when taking Niogermox

Note the following;

• Niogermox products are not for oral, intravaginal, or ophthalmic use. It is only for use on nails and immediately adjacent skin only. You should use its shampoo form for your hair only.
• If a sensitivity or chemical irritation response occurs while using it medication should be stopped and proper therapy began.
• There has been no relevant clinical experience with individuals with insulin-dependent diabetes or diabetic neuropathy yet. Before prescribing to patients with a history of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus or diabetic neuropathy, the danger of the health care professional removing the detached, infected nail and the person cutting it should be carefully evaluated.
• Before prescribing to patients with a history of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus or diabetic neuropathy, the danger of the health care professional removing the detached, infected nail and the person cutting it should be carefully evaluated.

Take note of the following while using Niogermox NAIL LACQUER (ciclopirox) Topical Solution, 8% to get the most out of this product:

• As prescribed by a health care practitioner, use Niogermox NAIL LACQUER (ciclopirox) Topical Solution, 8% and Contact with the eyes and mucous membranes should be avoided. 
• Avoid contact with skin other than the area immediately around the treated nail(s). 
• It is solely intended for external use.
• It should be applied uniformly over the whole nail plate and very minute area of surrounding skin. 
• When the nail plate is free of the nail bed (Onychomycosis), apply it to the nail bed, hyponychium, and under the surface of the nail plate if feasible. 
• When the nail plate is free of the nail bed (Onychomycosis), apply it to the nail bed, hyponychium, and under the surface of the nail plate if feasible. Contact with the surrounding skin may cause minor, temporary irritation, so apply carefully.
• If your toes are infected, wear well-fitting, low-heeled shoes that you change regularly, and avoid being barefoot in public places.
• When participating in sports, use protective footwear and gloves.
• Wear nothing that might harm or irritate your fingernails or toes while at work, particularly if you have used Niogermox.
• Keep your nails clean and dry when using this topical solution.
• Use distinct tools for diseased and healthy nails and never share nail care instruments.
• With the usage of this medication, the detached, infected nail must be removed by a health care practitioner every month. 
• Inform a health care practitioner if you have numbness in your toes or fingers so that the proper nail treatment program may be considered.
• Inform a healthcare expert if the area of application becomes irritated (redness, itching, burning, blistering, swelling, oozing).
• The whole therapy required to create a clear or nearly clear nail is up to 48 weeks of daily applications of Niogermox NAIL LACQUER (ciclopirox) Topical Solution, 8%, and expert removal of the detached, infected nail as often as monthly (defined as 10 percent or less residual nail involvement).
• Six months of treatment with expert excision of the detached, infected nail may be necessary before symptoms improve.
• Use the drug just for the condition for which it was given.
• On the treated nails, do not apply nail paint or other nail cosmetic items.
• Because the product is flammable, it should not be used near heat or an open flame.

Make sure to tell your doctor of certain conditions you are in before using this medication. Conditions like pregnancy, breastfeeding, and very young/old age should be analyzed by your doctor before this medication is used on you.

Interactions

Interactions to Niogermox might happen for the following;

• If you are pregnant, want to become pregnant, or are nursing
• If you are using any prescription or over-the-counter medication, herbal preparation, or nutritional supplement
• If you are allergic to any medications, foods, or other items like the components of Niogermox like ciclopirox.
• If you have an acne-like rash, measles, skin inflammation around the mouth, weakening skin, a skin disease, or pox.
• If you have TB, a positive tuberculin skin test, or a recent vaccine.

If you are taking any of the following, consult your doctor before using Niogermox; 

• Medications for seizures.
• Steroid creams, lotions, or ointments like diflorasone (Maxiflor, Psorcon), triamcinolone (Aristocort, Kenalog), hydrocortisone (Cortizone, Westcort), betamethasone (Betatrex, Alphatrex, Diprolene), prednicarbate (Dermatop), desonide (DesOwen, Tridesilon), alclometasone (Aclovate), desoximetasone (Topicort), fluocinolone (DermaSmoothe, Synalar), fluocinonide (Lidex), flurandrenolide (Cordran), halcinonide (Halor), mometasone (Elocon), clobetasol (Cormax, Temovate), and others.
• Inhaled steroids like flunisolide (AeroBid), beclomethasone (Beconase, Vancenase), and budesonide (Pulmicort, Rhinocort).
• Fluticasone (Advair, Flonase, Flovent), mometasone (Nasonex), and triamcinolone (Azmacort, Nasacort, Tri-Nasal).
• Oral medications to treat fungal infections such as voriconazole (Vfend), fluconazole (Diflucan), itraconazole (Sporanox), terbinafine (Lamisil) and ketoconazole (Nizoral).

So please consult your doctor if you are in any of the categories above so that negative interactions won’t happen which can lead to major side effects or decrease the potency of Niogermox medication.

How Long Does One Bottle of Niogermox Product Last?

Once a bottle of Niogermox product is opened, it should last for 8 weeks if used as prescribed.

Niogermox for Hair Growth?

Yeah. Believe it or not. People use Niogermox shampoo to treat their hair loss, not only for their hair infections.

They use it to boost their hair growth, especially if they are losing their hair or going bald. 

Read above for instructions on how to use Niogermox shampoo to get the best out of it. 

I have already written how to use Niogermox shampoo under one of the subheadings in this article titled; Dosing of Niogermox.

Check there if you want to know how to use the shampoo form of Niogermox.

Where to Buy Niogermox in Nigeria

You can buy any Niogermox product at your local pharmacy or supermarket if it is well stocked. 

If you want to buy the medication online, it is available on Amazon, Polichem, and MedixPharma (For only Mexicans).

How much are Niogermox products?

Niogermox prices range from $ 41.69 to $78.73, but there are discounts and coupons which can help significantly in reducing the prices for you.

The shipping cost is $25 when shipped by Amazon, but you can use coupons and discounts to get a shipping fee of $15.19.

User Reviews and Results from Niogermox Treatment

Many users report visible improvements within a week of use. Persistent infections like fungal nail issues may take longer but often respond well when the treatment is continued as prescribed.

The Takeaway

This medication may not result in clean nails for the people who use the nail lacquer.

In clinical trials, fewer than 12% of individuals were able to acquire a totally clean or nearly clear toenail. 

So if you have used this medication over the prescribed time of treatment, consult your doctor for other treatment therapies.

Always use this medication as prescribed or directed no matter what form you buy to get the most out of it. 

So that is it!!! I hope this article answered the questions or clarified the doubts you had about Niogermox.

If you still need more about it, you can check the FAQs section below to know what others have been asking about Niogermox.

Frequently Asked Questions about Niogermox

Is Niogermox available on Amazon?

Yeah. It definitely is.

Is Niogermox available at Walmart?

Nope, it isn’t available for now, but you can check Walmart now and see whether it has been added to their stocks.

What are the shipping costs for buying Niogermox online?

The shipping cost is $25 when shipped by Amazon, but you can use coupons and discounts to get a shipping fee of $15.19.

How is Niogermox related to ciclopirox?

Ciclopirox is majorly related to Niogermox because it is the main ingredient of Niogermox that without it, Niogermox is useless in fighting fungal infections.

What does Niogermox have to do with Isdin?

Isdin is a company/site that produces and sells skincare products like Niogermox.

What is Niogermox 8?

What Niogermox 8 actually means is Niogermox® NAIL LACQUER (ciclopirox) Topical Solution, 8%.

It is one of the forms of Niogermox used strictly for the treatment of fungal nail(s) infections. So people just shortened the name to Niogermox 8.

Niogermox Nail Polish solution

Niogermox is a topical antifungal treatment widely used to combat various skin infections. Whether you’re dealing with athlete’s foot, ringworm, or jock itch, this medication offers effective relief by targeting the fungal source directly on the skin.

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