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Code：007553-001
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- Protopic Ointment 0.03% for pediatric use: 5g
- $18.49
Up to 20 pieces per person
10% discount for total amount over $100
shipping schedule : 5 to 10 working days after payment
warehouse：Japan1
Manufacturer ：Maruho
Brand ：Maruho
JAN Code：----
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Description
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This medicine suppresses cytokine synthesis and allergic reactions, thus decreasing inflammation.
It is usually used to treat atopic dermatitis in children (aged 2 years or older) .
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Presentation
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5g
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Feature
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white to pale yellow ointment
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Active Ingredients
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Tacrolimus hydrate 0.03％
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Effect/Efficacy
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This medicine suppresses cytokine synthesis and allergic reactions, thus decreasing inflammation.
It is usually used to treat atopic dermatitis in children (aged 2 years or older) .
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Usage/Dosage
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In general, for children, apply an appropriate amount of the ointment on the affected area, once or twice daily. The applied dose should not exceed 5 g (1.5 mg of tacrolimus) at a time. The dose may be adjusted depending on the child's age. Strictly follow the instructions.
Wash your hands before using the medicine. Wash the fingers you used well after using the medicine.
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.
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.
If you miss a dose, use one dose as soon as possible, but the next dose should be at least 12 hours apart. You should never use two doses at one time.
If you accidentally use more than your prescribed dose, wipe it off immediately. If you use more than 1 tube of the medicine at one time, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not stop using this medicine unless your doctor instructs you to do so. If improvement was not observed after two weeks of continuous use, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
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Cautions
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If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines.
If you have: ulcerated or erosive (sores) skin, kidney impairment, hyperkalaemia or ichthyosiform erythroderma (a condition by which the skin peels off the body as with fish-scaling).
If you are younger than 2 years old or undergoing ultraviolet treatment.
If you have skin infections.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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.)
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.
Keep out of the reach of infants and children. Store away from direct sunlight, heat and humidity.
Discard the remainder. Do not store it. Consult with your dispensing pharmacy or medical institution when you discard the medicine.
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Contraindication
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The most commonly reported adverse reactions include feeling hot (burning sensation, feeling of hot flushes), pain (tingling feeling, smarting feeling), folliculitis, itching, impetigo contagious, acne, acneiform eruption, papules, dry skin, contact dermatitis, erythema, rosacea-like dermatitis and application site oedema. If any of these symptoms occur, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
The symptoms described below are rarely seen as initial symptoms of the adverse reactions 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.
