Protopic (tacrolimus): Reviews and patient testimonials

Protopic 0.03% ointment

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).

Protopic 0.1% ointment

Protopic 0.1 % ointment is indicated in adults and adolescents (16 years of age and above).

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.

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).

Route of administration: Cutaneous
Molecule: tacrolimus