TACROZ OINTMENT 0.0%

Tacroz Ointment

Prescription Required

MANUFACTURER

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Tacrolimus (0.03% w/w)

STORAGE

Store below 30°C

INTRODUCTION

Tacroz Ointment is used to treat eczema (atopic dermatitis). It works by suppressing the activity of certain immune cells that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) of the skin. This relieves itching and improves rashes in atopic dermatitis.

Tacroz Ointment is used for external use. It should be used 2-4 times a day on the affected area or use it as suggested by the doctor. It should be applied slowly and evenly to the skin until it is rubbed in. You should not use it too often and you should not cover the treated area with a bandage or plaster. You must inform your doctor if there’s no improvement even after two weeks of treatment or if the skin gets worse.

It is a safe medicine with few side effects, but you may get an application site reaction like burning, irritation, itching, and redness. This medicine is not normally recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding unless it is clearly needed.

USES OF TACROZ OINTMENT

Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients

BENEFITS OF TACROZ OINTMENT

In Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients

Tacroz Ointment belongs to a group of medicines known as immunosuppressants. Organ rejection happens when your immune system treats the new organ as an invader and attacks it. This medicine weakens your immune response (which usually fights infection) and reduces the chance of your body attacking the transplanted organ. It is used in combination with other medicines to make it much more likely that your transplant operation will be successful. You should continue taking the medicine and should not stop it until your doctor says so.

SIDE EFFECTS OF TACROZ OINTMENT

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Tacroz

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

Diarrhea

Increased glucose level in blood

Increased thirst

Kidney damage

Liver damage

Nausea

Stomach pain

HOW TO USE TACROZ OINTMENT

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.

HOW TACROZ OINTMENT WORKS

Tacroz Ointment is an immunosuppressant. It works by suppressing the activity of certain immune cells that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) of the skin. This relieves itching and improves rashes in atopic dermatitis.