Protopic (Tacrolimus 0.1% Ointment)

• It is used to treat eczema.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• If you have an allergy to tacrolimus or any other part of this medicine.
• If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
• If you have any of these health problems: Skin areas that have cancers or pre-cancers, a skin disease called Netherton's syndrome, other skin problems that may weaken the skin, a skin infection (including chicken pox or herpes), or a weak immune system.
• If you are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with Protopic.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

Use Protopic as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• Follow how to take this medicine as you have been told by your doctor. Do not use more than you were told to use.
• Do not take Protopic (tacrolimus 0.1% ointment) by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).
• Wash your hands before use.
• Clean affected part before use. Make sure to dry well.
• Put a thin layer on the affected skin and rub in gently.
• Do not put on healthy skin.
• If you are not treating the skin on your hands, wash your hands after use.
• Do not use coverings (bandages, dressings, make-up) unless told to do so by the doctor.
• Do not bathe, shower, or swim right after putting on.
• Stop this medicine when health problem is gone.
• Use Protopic for short periods of time. If signs show up again, talk with the doctor.
• If your signs do not get better after 6 weeks of care, talk with your doctor.
• Practice good skin care and avoid the sun.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Put on a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
• Do not put on 2 doses or extra doses.

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.