Protopic
Tacrolimus
Ingredients & Drug Type
Protopic is listed as Dermatology containing Tacrolimus. A dermatology medicine used on the skin or by mouth depending on the active ingredient.
- Active ingredient
- Tacrolimus
- Therapeutic class
- Dermatology
- Dosage form
- Ointment
- Strength
- 0.1%
Dosing
- Adult
- مرتين يومياً
- Frequency
- مرة أو مرتين يومياً
- Route
- topical
- Frequency: مرة أو مرتين يومياً.
- Route: topical.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Instructions: استعمال خارجي على الجلد المتأثر فقط
Medical Overview
Protopic is listed as Dermatology containing Tacrolimus. A dermatology medicine used on the skin or by mouth depending on the active ingredient.
Protopic (tacrolimus ointment) — the calcineurin heavyweight: mid-potency-steroid efficacy with none of the structural tolls, ruling moderate-severe facial/eyelid/genital eczema and the documented proactive twice-weekly maintenance that keeps flares away for months (CONTROL trials). Fiercer initial burning than Elidel (fridge-chill the tube; it dies within a week), herpes-active skin excluded first, photoprotection standard, off-label facial vitiligo credentials.
Uses / Indications
- Moderate to severe eczema
- Acne, allergy, inflammation, skin infection, or itching depending on diagnosis.
Side Effects
- **حرقة ولسعة أول أيامه** (أقوى من إليديل — تبلغ ذروتها أول تطبيقات وتنطفئ بأسبوع: تبريد الأنبوب بالثلاجة حيلة ألطف)
- حكة واحمرار عابران
- جريبات شعر خفيفة
- واحمرار كحولي موثق. حب الشباب الوردي بالوجه مع الإفراط. تحذير اللمفوما الصندوقي القديم: عقدان من البيانات طمأنا الاستخدام السليم عملياً.
- Irritation, dryness, redness, itching, or local allergy.
Contraindications
- عدوى جلدية نشطة (هربس خصوصاً — أكزيما هربسية تُستبعد قبله)
- مثبَّطو مناعة جهازياً
- متلازمة نذرتون وحواجز مكسورة وراثياً (امتصاص جامح)
- وضماد محكم. حمل: تحفظ ترتيبي.
- Deep wounds, severe infection, or ingredient allergy without medical assessment.
Warnings
- جهّز مريضك للحرقة: أول 3–5 تطبيقات نارية ثم سلام — الثلاجة والترطيب المسبق بربع ساعة يلطفان
- والهجر عندها خسارة علاج ممتاز. طبقة رقيقة مرتين يومياً هبّةً
- ثم بروتوكول الاثنين-الخميس الاستباقي على مواقع الغدر. شمس بحماية (عائلته حذرة ضوئياً)
- ولا حمامات شمس متعمدة. عدوى قوباء أو هربس بمنطقته: علاجها أولاً دائماً. احجز جلدية عبر كلينكس جو.
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes unless the product is intended for that area.
Drug Interactions
- لا جهازية بالاستخدام السليم. الكحول: هبّة احمرار وجه لدى المستعدين (توثيقه الأطرف). لا يُخلط بموضعيات بنفس البقعة
- والضوء العلاجي (فوتوثيرابي) يُنسق معه بحذر.
- Tell your clinician about other skin products, especially peels, steroids, and topical antibiotics.
Patient Guidance
- Apply a thin layer only to the affected area.
- Wash hands after use.
- Use sun protection with photosensitizing medicines.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Protopic?
Protopic contains Tacrolimus and is categorized as Dermatology. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Protopic?
Catalog dosing information includes: مرتين يومياً. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Protopic?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Protopic be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.