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Can Medicine For Toenail Fungus Cause Damage To Liver?

I have toenail fungus and have heard that treatment with pills can damage your liver. I won t take anything that has that kind of serious side effect. But in looking up - the 5 best toenail fungus treatments website Only one of those was noted to have liver damage problems. The others said no side effects eg Zetaclear which is both a topical liquid and an oral spray. can you shed any light on this? What is the likelihood of Liver damage from toenail fungus treatments? Do all treatments have that possibility?? Thanks very much, Jim
Mon, 6 Jul 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in to hcm.

I understand your problem and will try my best to help you out.

Zetaclear is a homeopathic medication consisting of zetaclear oral spray- arsenic and sulphur and heavy metals and lotion contains various oils.
The safety of heavy metals is an issue of concern.
I suggest kindly consult a dermatologist .
They shall first diagnose the disease by taking scrapings from the toe to identify the fungus and then prescribe oral medications like terbinafine tablets for six to 12 weeks for best results along with medicated nail enamel protectors containing ciclopirox .

Hope this answered your query.
Get well soon.
Dr.Riyanka
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Can Medicine For Toenail Fungus Cause Damage To Liver?

Hi, Thanks for writing in to hcm. I understand your problem and will try my best to help you out. Zetaclear is a homeopathic medication consisting of zetaclear oral spray- arsenic and sulphur and heavy metals and lotion contains various oils. The safety of heavy metals is an issue of concern. I suggest kindly consult a dermatologist . They shall first diagnose the disease by taking scrapings from the toe to identify the fungus and then prescribe oral medications like terbinafine tablets for six to 12 weeks for best results along with medicated nail enamel protectors containing ciclopirox . Hope this answered your query. Get well soon. Dr.Riyanka