See the results for yourself
As you will see in these case studies, Protopic is helping physicians treat atopic dermatitis with some impressive results. Twice-daily application of Protopic has resulted in dramatic improvement for many different types of patients suffering from moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. The patients here were among those who participated in well-controlled US clinical trials.
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Important Information
For short-term and intermittent long-term therapy in patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis who should avoid the potential risks of conventional therapies or are not adequately responsive to conventional therapies. Both 0.03% and 0.1% ointment can be used for adults. In children aged 2 to 15 years, only Protopic 0.03% is indicated.
The most common adverse events associated with the use of Protopic Ointment included the sensation of skin burning, pruritus, flu-like symptoms, and headache, and it is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to tacrolimus or any of the other ingredients of Protopic.
Protopic Ointment should not be used with occlusive dressings.
Skin infections should be cleared prior to application, and there may be an increased risk of certain skin infections. Patients should minimize or avoid natural or artificial sunlight exposure.