UK Protopic 0.03%

Packing size: 30g

UK Imported

Protopic ointment contains Tacrolimus 0.03% ointment which is an immunomodulator.

Protopic 0.03% ointment is used to treat moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) in adults who have not responded adequately to or are intolerant of conventional therapies such as topical corticosteroids, as well as in children (2 years of age and older) who have not responded adequately to conventional therapies such as topical corticosteroids.

Once moderate to severe atopic dermatitis is cleared or nearly cleared after up to 6 weeks of flare treatment, and if you are experiencing frequent flares (i.e. 4 or more per year), using Protopic 0.03% ointment twice weekly may be able to prevent flares from returning or prolong the time you are free from flares.

Atopic dermatitis is caused by an overreaction of the skin's immune system, which results in skin inflammation (itchiness, redness, and dryness). Protopic modifies the aberrant immune response and alleviates skin inflammation and itching.

Protopic 0.03% ointment.

Therapeutic indications
Protopic 0.03% ointment is indicated in adults, adolescents and children from the age of 2 years.

Flare treatment
Adults and adolescents (16 years of age and above)
Treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in adults who are not adequately responsive to or are intolerant of conventional therapies such as topical corticosteroids.

Children (2 years of age and above)
Treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in children who failed to respond adequately to conventional therapies such as topical corticosteroids.

Maintenance treatment
Treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis for the prevention of flares and the prolongation of flare-free intervals in patients experiencing a high frequency of disease exacerbations (i.e. occurring 4 or more times per year) who have had an initial response to a maximum of 6 weeks treatment of twice daily tacrolimus ointment (lesions cleared, almost cleared or mildly affected).

For full data sheet go to: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/1612/smpc