- Risk of lymphomas and other malignancies, particularly of the skin [US Black Box Warning]
- For dermatological use only
- Avoid use in pre-malignant and malignant skin conditions
- Do not use in immunocompromised adults and children
- Resolve bacterial/viral infections at treatment sites before starting topical therapy
- Re-examine if signs and symptoms do not improve within 6 wks
- Increased risk of varicella zoster virus infection (chicken pox or shingles), herpes simplex virus infection, or eczema herpeticum while on topical tacrolimus
- Minimize/avoid sunlight exposure during therapy
Cautions: Use cautiously in
- Renal impairment
- Eczema herpeticum
- HSV infection
- Varicella zoster virus infection
- Avoid sunlight/UV light exposure
- Superficial skin infections
Pregnancy Category:C
Breastfeeding: Safety unknown; however minimal systemic availability after topical administration; it would not be expected to adversely affect the breastfed infant. Do not apply ointment to the nipple areas, use alternate drugs. This information is based upon LactMed database (available at http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACT last accessed 16 September 2010).
Pricing data from www.DrugStore.com in U.S.A.
- Protopic 0.1 % OINT [Tube] (ASTELLAS)
30 % = $152.99
90 % = $450.95 - Protopic 0.03 % OINT [Tube] (ASTELLAS)
30 % = $152.59
90 % = $440.36 - Protopic 0.1 % OINT [Tube] (ASTELLAS)
100 % = $518.99
300 % = $1504.97 - Protopic 0.03 % OINT [Tube] (ASTELLAS)
60 % = $310
180 % = $879.93 - Protopic 0.1 % OINT [Tube] (ASTELLAS)
60 % = $308
180 % = $880.98
Warning: This pricing information is subject to change at the sole discretion of DS Pharmacy. For the most current and up-to-date pricing information, please visit drugstore.com.
