PROTOPIC 0.1% OINTMENT 30GM

Protopic 0.1% Ointment - 30 Gm
 
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TRADE NAME
Protopic 0.1% Ointment
 
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Tacrolimus
 
PRODUCT TYPE
Human
 
DRUG TYPE
NCE
 
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Ointment
ADMINISTRATION ROUTE
Topical
PACKAGE TYPES
Tube
LEGAL STATUS
Prescription
STORAGE CONDITIONS
store below 25°c
COMPANY
Jazeera Pharmaceutical Industries (JPI)
Protopic 0.1% Ointment 30 gm
 
Manufacturer: Protopic
Product form: Ointment
Size: 30 gm
Ingredients: Tacrolimus
1. Name of the medicinal product
Protopic 0.1% ointment
2. Qualitative and quantitative composition
1 g of Protopic 0.1% ointment contains 1.0 mg of tacrolimus as tacrolimus monohydrate (0.1%).
Excipient with known effect
Butylhydroxytoluene (E321) 15 micrograms/g ointment.
For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3. Pharmaceutical form
Ointment
A white to slightly yellowish ointment.
What is Protopic?
Protopic (tacrolimus)is a topical macrolide immunosuppressant. It works by decreasing cell activity in the body's immune system which helps to slow down the growth of atopic dermatitis (eczema) on your skin.
Protopic is used to treat severe atopic dermatitis (eczema).
Protopic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Before using Protopic
You should not use Protopic if you are allergic to tacrolimus.
To make sure you can safely use Protopic, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
skin cancer or a skin infection (including herpes or chickenpox);
any genetic skin disorder (such as Netherton's syndrome);
Protopic can lower the blood cells that help your body fight infections. This can make it easier for you to get sick from a virus such as chicken pox or herpes (cold sores or shingles). Tell your doctor if you have been exposed to any illness.
a weak immune system (caused by disease or by using certain medicines);
kidney disease; or
swelling, redness, or irritation of large areas of your skin.
Protopic side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to Protopic: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Protopic and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
 
severe stinging, burning, itching, or soreness where the medicine is applied;
swollen glands;
redness or crusting around your hair follicles; or
signs of a skin infection (redness, swelling, itching, oozing).
Less serious Protopic side effects may include:
mild burning, stinging, or itching;
skin redness;
acne;
cold or flu symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat;
headache; or
feeling more sensitive to hot or cold temperatures.