Genadur is a prescription nail lacquer used to protect and strengthen nails damaged by fungal infections, chemicals, or environmental factors. Some studies show that it can relieve symptoms of weak nails (e.g., splitting) and improve nail appearance over time.
Protection and strengthening of fragile nails
Genadur is a hydrosoluble nail lacquer. It contains ingredients that protect and harden weak nails and improve ridges and splitting. The thin film of Genadur that you apply onto your nail protects the nail from harm and improves your nail condition.
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Applied only once a day
Might work well to lessen nail splitting
Might help protect nails from damage caused by nail polish removers
Requires a prescription
No lower-cost generic option available
Might take anywhere between 2 weeks and a few months to see nail improvement
Before applying Genadur, make sure your nails are clean and dry.
Use the brush that comes with Genadur to apply the medication to your nails.
Close the bottle of Genadur right after you use it. This helps protect the medication from contamination and to prevent spilling in case you knock the bottle over.
Don't use Genadur on open wounds or anywhere except for your nails.
Store Genadur up and away from children and pets.
Genadur can cause some serious health issues. This risk may be even higher for certain groups. If this worries you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about other options.
Only apply Genadur on your nails. To avoid side effects, make sure you don't get the product in your eyes or mouth, and don't apply it to open wounds.
Dosage | Quantity | Price as low as | Price per unit |
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12ml | 1 bottle | $299.00 | $299.00 |
Apply a thin layer of Genadur onto the clean and dry nail(s) once a day.
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
Nail dystrophy (e.g., fragile nails, nail splitting, nail damage)
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