Effective treatment for eczema*1
Protopic has proven efficacy in the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. It produces rapid improvement of symptoms—within 1 week—and that improvement continues over time.2-4 Protopic has been shown to be effective even for very severe disease, as well as for disease on both large and limited body surface areas.2,5,6
Protopic is also proven effective monotherapy, eliminating the need for supplemental treatment with other prescription agents.2,3,5 In fact, in 3-year clinical studies, 85% of patients received monotherapy.1 Using only one medication for all affected areas simplifies treatment and may help eliminate the common safety concerns associated with prescription steroids.
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References
1. Datos en archivo de Fujisawas Healthcare, Inc. Deerfield, Ill.
2. Hanifin JM, et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2001;44(suppl):S28-S38.
3. Reitamo S, et al. Arch Dermatol. 2000;136:999-1006.
4. Protopic® (tacrolimus) Ointment full prescribing information. Deerfield, Ill: Fujisawa Healthcare, Inc.; 2000.
5. Paller A, et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2001;44(suppl):S47-S57.
6. Leung D, et al. Proceedings of American Academy of Dermatology. February 2002; New Orleans, La.
7. Hanifin JM, et al. Exp Dermatol. 2001;10:11-18.
8. Kang S, et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2001;44(suppl):S58-S64.
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.