The generic Protopic i.e. Tacrolimus medication is a topical macrolide immunosuppressant, which works by decreasing the cells activity in the bodys immune system which helps to slow down the growth of atopic dermatitis i.e. eczema on our skin. And hence, the generic Protopic i.e. Tacrolimus medication is used to treat moderate to severe atopic dermatitis i.e. eczema.

However, before taking Protopic i.e. Tacrolimus medication, ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer’s information for the patient and read it carefully. Talk to your doctor about all the possible risks of taking Protopic medication. However, Protopic may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. Hence, for more information, consult your doctor and your medical pharmacist.

Follow the directions given by the doctor exactly for the usage of the Protopic i.e. Tacrolimus medication and also read the prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part that you do not understand.

Cleanse the area and apply the cream as directed by your prescriber and do not bandage or cover the area in any case.

Remember: Contact your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

If you notice any of the symptoms, which seem severe or persistent to you, please contact your doctor immediately. However, your doctor may need to monitor you carefully for side effects and alter the doses if necessary.

Protopic is generally well-tolerated. The most common side effects are: Skin flushing in areas of ointment application when drinking alcohol, Cough, Sneezing, Skin burning, Itching skin, Fever, Appetite Loss etc.

Inform your doctor if you experience any of these side effects or some new side effects occur which appear too bothersome to you.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form and also inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form, as they may affect the way your medicine works.

However, Protopic may interact – alcohol, alcoholic beverages etc.

Moreover, Protopic i.e. Tacrolimus may also interact with some kind of foods, varied medications, herbal products, nutritional supplements, vitamins, other OTC medicines, some vaccinations etc. Acquire more information about the interactions of the Protopic medication from your doctor and the medical pharmacists.

In case of overdose call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
If the suffering patient has collapsed or is not breathing call local emergency services at 911. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Do not allow any other person to use your medication without getting doctor’s prescription themselves and also avoid using this medicine for other health conditions on your own. Keep the medicine away from the children and pets.

Also inform your doctor, if you are pregnant or are breast feeding. If you conceive during the course, inform your doctor immediately. Do not share your medicines with anyone, even if they have the same symptoms, for it may harm them. Do not begin, increase, decrease, or stop using this medicine on your own. In short discuss your complete medical history with your doctor, before taking the medicine.

Remember, it is very important to keep regular appointments with your doctor to study the way your body is responding to the course. And if you are going to have a surgery, tell your health care professional that you are using Protopic medication.
Carry with you at all times an ID card mentioning your name, the medicine you are taking, the dosage, the name of the person and your health care professional they should call in case of an emergency. Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory and keep regular checks ups.

Also avoid alcohol and alcohol containing beverages whilst on a course with this medication.

And in case, if you wish to use the medicine in children, please contact your pediatrician for sure before its use.

If you missed the Protopic i.e. Tacrolimus medication dose, do take the medicine immediately provided that there is ample of time in between the next dose. However, if it is almost time for the next dose skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Never double your doses to cope up with the missed. And in case, if you miss your one or two consecutive doses consult to your doctor or physician for guidance and continue further.

The generic Protopic i.e. Tacrolimus medication is used to treat moderate to severe atopic dermatitis.

However, it may also be used to treat some other medical conditions which may be determined by your doctor accordingly and consult a pediatrician for the use of this medication in children.

The generic Protopic i.e. Tacrolimus medication may be prescribed for other uses also and hence ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information about the Protopic i.e. Tacrolimus medication.

Store generic Protopic i.e. Tacrolimus, at room temperature in between 59-86°F and 15-30°C, in a cool and dry place. Consult with your doctor once for the exact storage details. Keep the medicine in the container, it came in and always keep it tightly closed. Check Expiry date without fail. Keep all medicines away from women, newborns, children and pets. Do not freeze in any case. Also, keep it away from heat, dampness and direct light. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down. When the medicine is not in use or outdated it should be discarded. Take help of your pharmacist in disposing this medicine properly. In any case, do not store the Protopic medication in the bathroom.

Following precautions must be taken during consuming generic Protopic i.e. Tacrolimus:

1. Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had: cancer or any condition that affects your immune system, skin problems, kidney disease, lung disease, liver disease, heart disease, diabetes, low or high blood pressure, asthma, heart attack, serious injury/infection or any other severe disease etc. Also inform, if you drink alcoholic beverages or are a tobacco smoker etc.

2. Also acknowledge your doctor if you need to undergo any kind of surgery, including dental surgery or need an x-ray procedure that uses contrast agents. So, inform your doctors immediately about it, so that the doctor can decide whether to continue taking Protopic medication or stop it during the surgery.

3. Let the doctor also know, if you are in-taking or are planning to take any prescribed or non prescribed medicines, health supplements or any other OTC medications, vitamins etc.

4. Do not use the Protopic i.e. Tacrolimus medication, if you have any kind of allergy to it or to any ingredients of it and tell your doctor or pharmacist about the allergy and get treated accordingly.

5. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding before taking Protopic medication. Hence also, inform your doctor immediately when you plan to conceive, or become pregnant during the course.

6. Do not share the drug with others unless they are prescribed by the doctor themselves. And if your symptoms of side effects do not improve in few weeks or if they become worse and bothersome, check these conditions immediately with your doctor.

7. Please, use the Protopic medicine in the prescribed amount and do not overdose it or use it for the longer period of time. Do not discontinue on your own and consult your doctor before doing so to avoid further problems. If you have been using it for about 6 weeks and the condition being treated has not shown any change/improvement consult your doctor about the same. Do not use this medication in children unless specified by the doctor to do so.

8. Regularly, keep your appointments with your doctor and keep an eye on the progress or side effects that has been noticed during the complete course.
9. Also, avoid smoking and consuming alcohol and alcohol containing beverages during the complete course to achieve good results.

10. For more information, contact your doctor and your pharmacists and also discuss the risks and benefits of the generic Protopic.

11. Remember: It is important that your doctor checks your progress at regular intervals.

12. Stay out of sunlight, any other harsh artificial light etc. and wear loose clothing to protect your skin and stay out of the sun even when you do not have the medication on your skin. For any doubts about the use of this medication, consult your doctor.

13. This medication may not be right for you consult your doctor before usage. A small number of patients who have used this medication have developed skin cancer or cancer in part of the immune system. There is a greater possibility that if you use this medication then the chances of developing cancer are higher.