Tavaborole
Tavaborole is a topical oxaborole antifungal medication used to treat fungal infections of the toenails (onychomycosis). It is applied directly to the affected toenail(s) and works by inhibiting fungal protein synthesis. This prescription medication is specifically indicated for toenail infections caused by dermatophytes in adults.
Tavaborole is a prescription topical antifungal used to treat toenail fungal infections by inhibiting fungal protein synthesis.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- D01AE24
- RxNorm
- 1543173
- Generic
- Tavaborole
- Class
- atc-d01
- Brands
- Kerydin
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- topical
- Forms
- solution
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Tavaborole is indicated for the topical treatment of onychomycosis (fungal nail infection) of the toenails caused by dermatophyte microorganisms in adult patients.
Tavaborole is an oxaborole antifungal that works by inhibiting fungal protein synthesis. It penetrates the nail plate to reach the underlying fungal infection, where it exerts its antifungal activity against dermatophytes.
For topical use only; apply to affected toenails once daily using the provided brush applicator. Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, or vagina. Treatment may require 48 weeks of continuous application. Common side effects may include application site reactions such as redness, itching, or scaling. Results may not be visible until the nail grows out, which takes several months.
Official drug label
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