Safety information for Protopic (Tacrolimus 0.03%).

18 Sep, 2009 in Products, Protopic (Tacrolimus 0.03%), Skin Care by admin

Substantial safety information:

Protopic Ointment might cause increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Protopic Ointment. Take a sunscreen or wear protective clothing incase you must be outside for a prolonged period.
Incase you develop a skin infection, your symptoms get worse, or your symptoms do not improve after 6 weeks of treatment, contact your doctor.
Protopic Ointment might be harmful incase swallowed. Incase you might possess taken Protopic Ointment by mouth, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Protopic Ointment is not recommended for take in CHILDREN younger than 15 years of age. Safety as well as effectiveness in this age group possess not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY as well as BREAST-FEEDING: Incase you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits as well as risks of taking Protopic Ointment during pregnancy. Protopic Ointment is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Protopic Ointment.