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The information on this sheet is based on approvals granted by the Japanese regulatory authority. Approval details may vary by country. Medicines have adverse effects (risks) as well as efficacies (benefits). It is important to minimize adverse effects and maximize efficacy. To obtain a better therapeutic response, patients should understand their medication and cooperate with the treatment.
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Brand name :
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Protopic Ointment 0.1%
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Dosage form:
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white to pale-yellow ointment
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Print on wrapping:
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プロトピック軟膏0.1%, 5g
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Effects of this medicine
This medicine suppresses cytokine synthesis and allergic reactions, thus decreaseing inflammation.
It is usually used for the treatment of atopic dermatitis.
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Before using this medicine, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist
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If you ever experienced any allergic reaction (itch, rash etc.) to any medicine. If you have ulcerated or erosive (sores) skin.
If you have kidney impairment, hyperkalaemia, or ichthyosiform erythroderma (a condition by which the skin peels off the body as with fish-scaling).
If you are undergoing ultraviolet treatment.
If you have a skin infection.
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If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)
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Dosing schedule (How to take this medicine)
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Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is << to be written by a healthcare professional>>
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General dosage regimen: For adult, apply an appropriate amount of the ointment on the affected area, 1 to 2 times daily. The applied dose should not exceed 5g (5mg of tacrolimus) at a time. Strictly follow the instructions of your doctor/pharmacist.
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Wash your hands before using the medicine. Wash the fingers you used well after using the medicine.
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Do not apply the medicine on areas where the skin is oozing or sore, on boils or pimples, on other surfaces than skin such as the mucosa of the mouth, nose, etc. or on the vulva.
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Pay close attention when you apply the medicine around your eyes to avoid it from getting into your eyes. If the medicine gets into your eyes by accident, wash it away with water. If you feel any abnormal sensation, consult with an ophthalmologist.
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If you realize that you have missed a dose, use the missed dose as soon as possible, but the next dose should be at least 12 hours apart. DO NOT use double doses to make up for the missed dose of your doctor's instructions.
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If you have used much more of the medicine than was instructed, wipe it off immediately. If you have used more than 1 tube of the medicine at a time, check with your doctor/pharmacist.
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Do not stop using the medicine by your own decision without the instructions of your doctor. If improvement was not observed after two weeks of continuous use, consult with your doctor/pharmacist.
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Precautions while taking this medicine
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Wear appropriate clothing to prevent the skin area where the ointment was applied from being exposed to sunlight for a long time. Avoid using tanning or ultraviolet lamps.
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Possible adverse effects of this medicine
Common side effects are reported as below. If any of them occurs, check with your doctor/pharmacist: feeling hot (burning sensation, feeling of hot flushes), pain (tingling feeling, smarting feeling), itching, folliculitis, Kaposi's varicelliform eruption, herpes simplex, acne, acneiform eruption, papules, dry skin, contact dermatitis, erythema, rosacea-like dermatitis, application site oedema, etc.
The symptoms described below are rarely seen as initial symptoms of the adverse effects indicated in brackets. If any of these symptoms occur, stop taking this medicine and see your doctor immediately.
No pertinent entries.
The above symptoms do not describe all the adverse reactions to this medicine. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any symptoms of concern other than those listed above.
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Storage conditions and other information
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Keep out of the reach of infants and children. Store away from direct sunlight, heat and humidity.
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Discard the remainder. Do not store it. Consult with your dispensing pharmacy when you discard the medicine.
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