Tacrovex-F 0.1% w/w (10 g)

Indication

Prescription topical immunosuppressant for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) in adults and adolescents 16 years and older who cannot use, or have not responded to, other treatments.

Ingredients

• Tacrolimus 0.1% w/w

Direction

Use as prescribed. Apply a thin layer to the affected skin, usually twice daily, and rub in gently; wash hands afterwards unless treating the hands. Do not cover with bandages or wraps. Stop when signs clear and see a doctor if there is no improvement after 6 weeks.

Side effects

• Burning
• stinging
• redness or itching at the application site (common
• usually in the first days).
• Increased sensitivity to heat or cold
• tingling
• acne or inflamed hair follicles.
• Headache
• flu
• like symptoms
• facial flushing or skin irritation after drinking alcohol.
• Seek medical help for swollen glands
• signs of skin infection (crusting
• oozing
• blisters) or cold sores.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Prescription medicine
• use only under medical supervision.
• Rare cases of skin cancer and lymphoma have been reported with topical tacrolimus
• use the smallest effective amount for the shortest time and avoid continuous long
• term use.
• Protect treated skin from sunlight
• avoid sun lamps
• tanning beds and UV therapy.
• Do not apply to infected skin
• tell your doctor about skin infections
• cold sores
• chickenpox or shingles.
• Not for children under 16 years
• consult a doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and mouth.