Efinaconazole

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Efinaconazole, sold under the brand names Jublia and Clenafin, is a triazole antifungal. It is approved for use in the United States, Canada, and Japan as a 10% topical solution for the treatment of onychomycosis (fungal infection of the nail).[2][3] Efinaconazole acts as a 14α-demethylase inhibitor.[4][1] It was approved as a generic medication in the United States in 2020.[5][6][7&a...

My sister started using this new topical solution for a mild case of fungus on one of her toes. She claims that since she began using it she's developed really bad headaches. Is this possible? Can this topical solution have a side effect of causing headaches? ## Hello, ElleT! How are you? Efinaconazole, also known by the trade name Jublia is a topical antifungal medication that's most commonly used to treat Onychomycosis, which is a fungal infection of the toe nail. Since it is topical, very little is usually absorbed into the body, so side effects are generally limited to topical reactions, such as skin rash, skin irritation, burning and itching. Yes, it is possible that it could cause headaches, but not very likely, because as I said, you don't usually absorb much medicati...

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Is there a nonprescription drug with the same effect? ## Hello, JB Baby! How are you? There are some over the counter antifungal products that are effective, but it depends on the severity of your condition. Some cases are severe and don't respond to the over the counter products, since they are weaker, and require the more potent prescription medications. Has your doctor prescribed this for you? Since it's used topically, the side effects are usually related to that and, as listed by the FDA, may include redness, irritation and a burning sensation.

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Efinaconazole

Efinaconazole, sold under the brand names Jublia and Clenafin, is a triazole antifungal. It is approved for use in the United States, Canada, and Japan as a 10% topical solution for the treatment of onychomycosis (fungal infection of the nail).[2][3] Efinaconazole acts as a 14α-demethylase inhibitor.[4][1] It was approved as a generic medication in the United States in 2020.[5][6][7&a...

Ingredients of jublia? ## Hello, Betsy! How are you? Jublia is manufactured by Valeant Pharmaceuticals and they list the active ingredient in it as being Efinaconazole, which is classified by the FDA as being an antifungal. Typical side effects are listed as possibly including skin irritation, itching and ingrown toenails. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I understand about the active ingredient in Jublia. I want to know what else it contains. The active ingredient is not the whole contents of a medication

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Jublia 100 mg/ml Topical Solution by Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC ## Package Codes: 0187-5400-02, 0187-5400-04, 0187-5400-08, 0187-5400-10 ## Active Ingredients: Efinaconazole