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Generally, however, they will need to apply a thin layer of the ointment to
However, the long‐term use of TCS is limited by cutaneous adverse events such as skin atrophy
PROTOPIC (tacrolimus) Ointment contains tacrolimus, a macrolide - immunosuppressant produced by Streptomyces - tsukubaensis
Tacrolimus ointment is a prescription-only medication that people should use only as a healthcare professional directs
Do not use tacrolimus ointment on a child under 2 years old
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• Use tacrolimus ointment only on areas of your skin that have eczema
Tacrolimus (tah-crow-luh-mus) ointment: Brand name: Protopic® Approved to treat moderate to severe eczema
Serious side effects of Tacrolimus topical
Possible side effects
Tip: If crisaborole stings when you apply it, keep this medication in the refrigerator
Both tacrolimus strengths (0
Tacrolimus, together with pimecrolimus, are drugs called topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCIs)
03% ointment caused this effect
• Use tacrolimus ointment only on areas of skin that have eczema
1% (Protopic) in the treatment of atopic dermatitis of the eyelids were assessed in an open-label clinical trial of 21 patients with moderate to severe eyelid dermatitis
Lymphadenopathy was uncommonly (0
Tacrolimus Ointment comes in two strengths: Only Tacrolimus Ointment 0
Tacrolimus comes in two forms: a 0
Afterwards the ointment should be used once a day on each affected region of the skin until the eczema has gone away
1% ointment to be applied thinly, with an interval of 2–3 days between applications, use short-term treatment regimen during an acute flare; review need for preventative therapy after 1 year