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30gm
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30gm
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Protopic
30gm
(Tacrolimus 0.10%)
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30gm
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chart above to select a quantity and dose.
Before you Buy Protopic online you should
first read through all of the product information
that follows.
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What do we know about tacrolimus
topical?
Protopic is an immunosuppressant.
Immunosuppressants decrease the effects
of your body's immune system. Protopic topical
is used to treat atopic dermatitis (e.g.,
eczema). Tacrolimus topical at times may
also be prescribed or used for reasons and
purposes other than those that have been
listed here.
What should I discuss with
my healthcare provider before using Protopic
topical?
Do not use Protopic topical
without first talking to your doctor if
you have the congenital skin disorder Netherton's
syndrome. Before using Protopic topical,
tell your doctor if you are: taking oral
or injectable tacrolimus (Prograf), cyclosporine
(Neoral, Sandimmune), mycophenolate mofetil
(CellCept), azathioprine (Imuran), sirolimus
(Rapamune), or another immunosuppressant
medication; receiving any form of light
therapy (phototherapy, UVA or UVB) on the
skin; or using any other type of skin product
(e.g., cream, ointment, lotion, etc.). You
may not be able to use Protopic topical,
or you may require a dosage adjustment or
special monitoring if you have any of the
conditions listed above. Protopic topical
is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This
means that it is not known whether tacrolimus
topical will harm an unborn baby. Do not
use this medication without first talking
to your doctor if you are pregnant or are
planning to become pregnant during treatment.
Protopic passes into breast milk and may
affect a nursing infant. Tacrolimus topical
is not recommended for use during breast-feeding.
Do not use this medication without first
talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding
a baby.
How should I use tacrolimus
topical?
Apply Protopic topical exactly
as it has been prescribed by your physician
or health care provider. If you do not fully
understand the directions that have been
given to you, ask your pharmacist, nurse
or doctor to explain them to you. Wash your
hands before and after each application,
unless you are using Protopic topical to
treat a hand condition. Apply a thin layer
of tacrolimus topical to all skin areas
that your doctor has diagnosed as having
atopic dermatitis (e.g., eczema). A pea-sized
amount should cover an area about the size
of a two-inch circle. Rub the Protopic gently
and completely into the skin. Apply tacrolimus
topical twice a day, about 12 hours apart,
unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
Use Protopic topical on the skin. Do not
swallow this medication. Before applying
Protopic topical after a shower or bath,
be sure the skin is completely dry. Do not
cover the area being treated with bandages,
dressings, or wraps. However, normal clothing
can be worn over the treated areas. Unless
otherwise instructed by your doctor, do
not apply any other skin products on the
areas treated with tacrolimus topical. Do
not bathe, shower or swim right after applying
Protopic topical. This could wash off the
ointment. Even though your skin will begin
to look and feel better, it is important
to keep using Protopic topical as instructed
by your doctor. Tacrolimus topical should
be used for one week following clearing
of the symptoms of atopic dermatitis as
directed by your doctor. Talk to your doctor
if the condition does not improve or if
it gets worse within the first few weeks
of treatment. Store Protopic topical at
or around room temperature and keep away
from moisture and heat.
(Know Before you Buy Online)
What you should know about the procedures
for a missed dose?
Use the missed dose as soon
as you remember. If it is almost time for
the next dose, skip the dose you missed,
and use only the next regularly scheduled
dose. What you should know about the procedures
for overdose? Seek emergency medical attention.
Symptoms of a Protopic topical overdose
are not known.
What should I avoid while
using Protopic topical?
Avoid sunlight and sun lamps,
tanning beds, and treatments with UVA or
UVB light. If you need to be outdoors after
applying Protopic topical, wear loose clothing
that protects the treated area from the
sun. Also, ask your doctor what other type
of protection from the sun may be needed.
Drinking alcohol may cause the skin or face
to become flushed or red and feel hot while
using Protopic topical.
What side effects should you
know about before you buy or take Protopic
topical?
If you experience an allergic
reaction (difficulty breathing; closing
of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue,
or face; or hives), stop using Protopic
topical and do immediately get emergency
medical care or contact your doctor immediately.
It is not unusual to experience skin burning
(burning sensation, stinging, soreness)
or itching. These side effects are most
common during the first few days of treatment
and typically improve as the lesions of
atopic dermatitis heal. Other, less serious
but notable side effects may also occur
when using Protopic. Continue to use tacrolimus
topical and talk to your doctor if you experience:
acne; swollen or infected hair follicles;
headache; increased sensitivity of the skin
to hot or cold temperatures; flu-like or
common cold symptoms or a stuffy nose; skin
tingling; upset stomach; herpes zoster (chickenpox
or shingles); or muscle pain. Side effects
other than the ones that have been listed
on this page may also occur for some people.
Talk to your doctor about any side effect
that seems unusual or that is especially
bothersome.
What should I know about drug
interactions before I buy or take Protopic
topical?
Unless otherwise instructed
by your doctor, do not apply any other skin
products on the areas treated with tacrolimus
topical. Talk to your doctor before taking
another medicine that may affect the immune
system such as oral or injectable tacrolimus
(Prograf), cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune),
mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept), azathioprine
(Imuran), sirolimus (Rapamune), or another
immunosuppressant medication. You may not
be able to use Protopic topical, or you
may require a dosage adjustment or special
monitoring if you are taking another medicine
that affects the immune system. Although
unlikely, other systemic medications (taken
by mouth or injection) may interact with
Protopic topical. Talk to your doctor before
taking any of the following medicines during
treatment with Protopic topical: an antifungal
medicine such as ketoconazole (Nizoral),
itraconazole (Sporanox), or fluconazole
(Diflucan); a calcium channel blocker (heart
medicine) such as verapamil (Calan, Verelan),
diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor XR, Tiazac),
nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia), or nicardipine
(Cardene); erythromycin (Ery-Tab, E-Mycin,
E.E.S., others), clarithromycin (Biaxin),
or troleandomycin (TAO); or cimetidine (Tagamet,
Tagamet HB). Drugs other than those listed
here may also interact with Protopic topical.
Speak with your doctor or health care professional
and pharmacist before you buy or take any
prescription medications or over-the-counter
medicines, including herbal products.
Additional Related Resources
Online
Protopic - In children aged
2 to 15 years, only Protopic Ointment 0.03%
is indicated.
protopic.com/
Protopic (tacrolimus) Information
- Tacrolimus (marketed as Protopic Ointment)
Information.
fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/protopic/default.htm
Protopic Online, Description,
Chemistry, Ingredients - Tacrolimus - Description
Monographs include chemistry, chemical structure,
inactive ingredients.
rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/tacrolimus.htm
Protopic - Tacrolimus belongs
to the class of medications called immunosuppressants.
medbroadcast.com/drug_info_details.asp?brand_name_id=1632
Atopic Dermatitis - Steroid-Free
Treatments - Protopic and Elidel are new
steroid-free topical medications that are
used to treat atopic dermatitis, or eczema.
dermatology.about.com/cs/eczemadermatitis/a/steroidfree.htm
Protopic Ointment Drug Information
- Protopic Ointment side effects, interactions,
indications.
drugs.com/PDR/Protopic_Ointment.html
