Protopic
Tacrolimus ointment for atopic dermatitis. It calms the skin and helps clear redness and itching.
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Tacrolimus
- Route
- Cutaneous use
- Form
- Ointment
- Strengths
- 0.03% 10gm
Protopic is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Protopic depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Protopic details
- Condition
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Alternative names
- tacrolimus
- Therapeutic class
- Calcineurin Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Topical Immunosuppressant
- Known off-label uses
- vitiligo
- Contraindications
- uncontrolled cutaneous viral or fungal infections
- Minor side effects
- local burning; skin redness; pruritus
- Moderate side effects
- local tingling; skin dry; folliculitis
- Serious side effects
- cutaneous malignancy risk increase, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Ointment
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Astellas Pharma
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Do not freeze.
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over two years and adults based on formulation strength.
Patient summary
Tacrolimus ointment for atopic dermatitis. It calms the skin and helps clear redness and itching.
Mechanism of action
Suppresses cytokine transcription in local T-lymphocytes, resolving localised cutaneous swelling and inflammation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits justify risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Protopic names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Tacrolimus at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.