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
This listing uses Protopic as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Protopic vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
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 is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Tacrolimus, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.