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Protopic /Tacrolimus |
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Protopic Ointment (Tacrolimus
0.03%) 30gm 1 tube |
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Protopic Ointment (Tacrolimus
0.03%) 30gm 2 tubes |
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Protopic Ointment (Tacrolimus
0.03%) 30gm 3 tubes |
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Protopic Ointment (Tacrolimus
0.10%) 30gm 1 tube |
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Protopic Ointment (Tacrolimus
0.10%) 30gm 2 tubes |
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Protopic Ointment (Tacrolimus
0.10%) 30gm 3 tubes |
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Protopic Ointment Medication Drug
Information
The following information is
intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and
judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare
professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of
the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Online Protopic Ointment (Tacrolimus) Use Indication:
Protopic
Ointment (Tacrolimus) topical comes as an ointment to apply to the skin.
It is usually applied twice a day to the affected area. To help you
remember to apply Protopic Ointment (Tacrolimus), use it around the same
time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label
carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do
not understand. Use Protopic Ointment (Tacrolimus) exactly as directed. Do
not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your
doctor.
Wash your hands before applying the
medicine. If you have just taken a bath or a shower, be sure your skin is
completely dry. Apply the ointment sparingly in a thin film and rub it in
gently. Do not apply cosmetics or other skin preparations on the treated
area without talking with your doctor. Do not wrap or bandage the treated
area. If you are not treating eczema on your hands, wash your hands
thoroughly after applying Protopic Ointment (Tacrolimus) topical.
Continue to use Protopic Ointment (Tacrolimus)
topical for 1 week after your eczema clears up.
Precautions on using Protopic
Ointment
Before
using Protopic Ointment (Tacrolimus) topical,
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tell your doctor
and pharmacist if you are allergic to Protopic Ointment (Tacrolimus) or
any other medications.
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tell your doctor
and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications,
vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking.
Be sure to mention any of the following: antifungals such as fluconazole
(Diflucan), itraconazole (Sporanox), and ketoconazole (Nizoral); calcium
channel blockers such as diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac) and
verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan); cimetidine (Tagamet); and
erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Erythrocin). Your doctor may need to
change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side
effects.
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tell your doctor
if you have a skin infection.
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tell your doctor
if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If
you become pregnant while using Protopic Ointment (Tacrolimus) topical,
call your doctor.
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if you are having
surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you
are using Protopic Ointment (Tacrolimus) topical.
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ask your doctor
about the safe use of alcoholic beverages while you are using Protopic
Ointment (Tacrolimus) topical. Alcohol can make the skin or face become
flushed or red and feel hot.
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plan to avoid
unnecessary or prolonged exposure to natural and artificial sunlight
(such as sun lamps and tanning beds) and to wear protective clothing,
sunglasses, and sunscreen. Protopic Ointment (Tacrolimus) topical may
increase the risk of skin cancer.
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avoid exposure to
measles and shingles. If you are exposed to one of these diseases while
using Protopic Ointment (Tacrolimus) topical, call your doctor
immediately.
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