Protopic 0.03% Ointment 60 grams

Tacrolimus Monohydrate 0.1% ointment What are the indications for using Tacrolimus ointment: Tacrolimus Monohydrate is an immunomodulator. Tacrolimus ointment is used to treat moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in adults who do not respond sufficiently or do not tolerate traditional treatments such as topical corticosteroids, and in children (aged two years and above) who have failed to respond adequately to traditional treatments such as topical corticosteroids. Once the moderate to severe atopic dermatitis is cleared or almost cleared after up to 6 weeks of flare treatment, and if you experience recurrent episodes (i.e., 4 or more per year), it may be possible to prevent flare-ups again or prolong the flare-free period using Tacrolimus ointment twice weekly. In atopic dermatitis, an overreaction of the immune system in the skin leads to dermatitis (itching, redness, and dryness). Tacrolimus changes the abnormal immune response and relieves dermatitis and itching. Do not use Tacrolimus ointment: If you are allergic to Tacrolimus or any other ingredients of this medicine or macrolide antibiotics. Warnings and precautions: Talk to your doctor before using Tacrolimus ointment: If you have liver failure. If you have skin diseases. If you have any malignant tumors in the skin. If you have a weakened immune system. If you have swelling in the lymph nodes at the start of treatment. Possible side effects: Like all medicines, this drug can cause side effects, although they do not occur in everyone. These side effects include: burning and itching, redness, feeling of warmth, pain, increased skin sensitivity (especially to heat and cold), tingling skin, rash, local skin infection regardless of a specific cause including but not limited to: inflamed or infected hair follicles, cold sores, generalized herpes simplex infections. Facial redness or skin irritation after alcohol consumption is also common. Acne. Cases of infection at the application site twice weekly have been reported in children and adults. Herpes, a superficial bacterial skin infection usually producing blisters or ulcers on the skin, has been reported in children. Rosacea (facial redness), rosacea-like dermatitis, pigmentation (presence of flat brown spots on the skin), edema at the application site, and eye herpes infection have been reported during post-marketing experience. Other medicines and Tacrolimus ointment: Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are using or have recently used or might use any other medicines. You can use moisturizers and emollients during treatment with Tacrolimus ointment but these should not be used within two hours of applying Tacrolimus ointment. The use of Tacrolimus ointment with other topical products or during oral corticosteroid use (such as steroids) or immune-modulating drugs has not been studied. Usage instructions: Always use this medication exactly as your doctor has told you. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure. Apply Tacrolimus ointment as a thin layer on the affected areas of your skin. Tacrolimus ointment can be used on most parts of the body, including the face, neck, and skin folds of elbows and knees. Avoid using the ointment inside your nose, mouth, or in your eyes. If the ointment contacts any of these areas, it should be wiped off completely and/or rinsed with water. Do not cover the treated skin with bandages or coverings. Wash your hands after applying Tacrolimus ointment unless your hands are also being treated. Before applying Tacrolimus ointment after bathing, ensure your skin is completely dry. Children (two years and above): Apply Tacrolimus 0.03% ointment twice daily for up to three weeks, once in the morning and once in the evening. After that, the ointment should be used once daily on each affected skin area until eczema disappears. Adults (16 years and above): Two strengths of Tacrolimus ointment are available (0.03% and 0.1%) for patients aged 16 and above. Your doctor will decide the best strength for you. Usually, treatment begins with 0.1% twice daily, once in the morning and once in the evening, until eczema clears. Depending on the eczema response, your doctor will decide whether to reduce the application frequency or switch to 0.03%. Treat each affected skin area until eczema disappears. Improvement usually appears within one week. If no improvement is seen after two weeks, consult your doctor about other possible treatments. Your doctor may recommend applying Tacrolimus ointment twice weekly once atopic dermatitis is cleared or almost cleared (0.03% for children and 0.1% for adults). Tacrolimus should be applied once daily twice a week (e.g., Monday and Thursday) on typically affected areas, with 2-3 days without treatment between applications. Storage instructions for Tacrolimus ointment: Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiration date printed on the tube and box after EXP. The expiration date refers to the last day of that month. Do not store above 25°C. Do not dispose of medicines in wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer in use. These measures help protect the environment. Product details: Product model: ointment Product type: ointment Brand: Protopic