Nail Fungus

Fungal infections are not treated with common antibiotics, so when it comes to nail fungus medication, the prescription drugs recommended as treatment includes both oral and topical medications. Oral treatments are more powerful than topical application, but side effects are usually associated with prolonged use.
Unfortunately, fungal infections can only be improved and cleared completely after a long period of time, this is the reason why many people prefer topical solutions, including home remedies trying to lessen side effects, although in severe cases, these options do not substitute anti-fungal medications, in fact both methods can be used at the same time.
Difficult cases are often prescribed with both oral and topical medications such as Sporanx, Lamisil, D-Fungal, Penlac, Leucatin, Dermisil and Tetrasil. Oral medications are more likely to provide a definite cure than topical options with just one pill a day for the time the treatment last. In addition, oral medications are more effective on tenacious fungal infections.
The bad news about these drugs, is that require a medical prescription and are more costly that any topical treatment. However, the feared life-threatening side effects only have been observed in very rare cases. Topical medications definitely have no side effects, except for the innocuous coloration that Listerine may cause on the skin after continuous applications.
Topical medications include the already noted Listerine and Vicks Vapor Rub, as well as countless acid-based liquids and creams, generally available on an over-the-counter basis. However, for toenail treatment, wearing socks or stockings made from a blend of fabrics, such as wool and acrylic, help to eliminate the moisture, which causes a delay in recovery.
In fact oral or topical, nail fungus medication will not work if you do not maintain the necessary hygiene measures and smooth away dry dead skin, because fungus may attach itself to it and move  to other areas. Toenail fungus is more common than fingernail fungus so if you are treating your feet, wash your hands thoroughly to avoid spread the infection.
Based on the effectiveness, Lamisil seems to be the most powerful of all medications mentioned above. Because it is an oral tablet, it does not require additional care. This medication is prescribed to about 14 million people suffering from fungal infection in the Unites States alone.
Penlac (Ciclopirox) in a medication available on the drug market since 1999, and the only one approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), available as lacquer brush-on, while D-Fungal is a nail fungus medication that vaguely claims to clear the infection due to its all-natural ingredients.