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Management of Taxotere Nail Changes

Nail Soak:

BURO-SOL Powder TCD
(Aluminum Acetate - Benzethonium Chloride) Antipruritic/Astringent

Dissolve 1 package in 400 mL tap water or sterile water.
Soak nails for 10 - 15 minutes twice daily.

If Nails Infected: (After assessment, with no contraindications):

Cloxacillin 500 mg po BID and topical Clindamycin 2% in Neutraderm Cream.

Apply to infected areas twice daily after soak.

Courtesy of Dr. T. Salopek