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Learn about Protopic
How well does it work?
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To determine the safety and effectiveness of Protopic, over 40 clinical studies were done in the United States, Europe, and Japan and involved more than 14,000 patients, including 6,000 children. The studies found that Protopic provided rapid improvement, often within the first week of treatment and was safe to use on any area of the body including the face, neck, and hands.
In addition, studies evaluated Protopic use in both adults and children for up to 3 ½ years. In these studies, Protopic was found to be effective when used regularly with no increase in side effects.1 It can be used for short or repeated periods of treatment for people who don't respond well to or who may have side effects with traditional treatments. |
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Some patients reported a stinging, burning, or itching sensation during the first few applications of Protopic. These sensations were generally mild to moderate and usually disappeared as the skin began to heal. |
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1. Paller AS, Caro I, Weinstein G, Rico MJ, and the Tacrolimus Ointment Study Group. Long-term safety and efficacy of tacrolimus ointment monotherapy in atopic dermatitis patients: open-label study results. Proceedings of World Congress of Dermatology. July 2002; Paris, France. |
Important Information
The product information provided on Protopic-la.com is intended for residents of Central America and the Caribbean (Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands, and Virgin Islands).
Protopic prescription ointment is used for short or repeated treatments for people who don’t respond well to or who may have side effects with traditional treatments. It’s approved for adults in concentrations of 0.1% and 0.03% and for children, aged 2 to 15 years, in the 0.03% concentration only. Although individual results may vary, many people see improvement after the first few weeks of treatment.
The most common side effects are stinging and burning. The worse your eczema is, the more likely you may have stinging and burning. Protopic may be associated with an increased risk of certain skin infections. When using Protopic, avoid direct sunlight, tanning salons, and phototherapy, and don’t cover the skin being treated with bandages, dressings, or wraps. Only your doctor can weigh the risks and benefits and decide if Protopic is right for you.
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