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Tacroz/Tacroz Forte

Tacroz/Tacroz Forte

tacrolimus

Manufacturer:

Glenmark

Distributor:

Glenmark
Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Warnings Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage Patient Counseling Information MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Tacrolimus
Indications/Uses
Moderate to severe atopic eczema unresponsive to conventional therapy.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Apply bid.
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Overdosage
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Contraindications
Hypersensitivity.
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Warnings
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Special Precautions
Not for ophth, oral or intravag use. Not to be used continuously for >6 wk w/ free period application for up to 2 wk. Childn <2 yr. Tacroz Immunocompromised patients or those w/ conditions that may increased systemic absorption. Not be applied to pre-malignant skin conditions. Tacroz Forte Increased risk of varicella zoster or HSV infection, eczema herpeticum. Lymphadenopathy. Minimize or avoid exposure to natural or artificial sunlight (tanning beds or UVA/B treatment). Not recommended in patients w/ Netherton's syndrome. Erythroderma.
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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation
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Adverse Reactions
Tacroz Local irritation & skin disorders (herpes simplex & zoster infections); headache & flu-like symptoms. Facial flushing & skin irritations (alcohol consumption). Tacroz Forte Skin burning, pruritus, skin erythema, skin tingling, folliculitis, acne, herpes simplex (herpes, cold sores, eczema herpeticum, Kaposi's varicelliform eruption); hyperaesthesia; alcohol intolerance.
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Drug Interactions
Tacroz Facial flushing or skin irritation w/ alcohol. Tacroz Forte CYP3A4 inhibitors eg, erythromycin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, fluconazole, Ca channel blockers & cimetidine.
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Storage
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Description
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Action
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MIMS Class
Other Dermatologicals
ATC Classification
D11AH01 - tacrolimus ; Belongs to the class of agents for atopic dermatitis, excluding corticosteroids. Used in the treatment of atopic dermatitis.
Regulatory Classification
Rx
Patient Counseling Information
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Presentation/Packing
Form
Tacroz Forte oint 0.1% w/w
Packing/Price
10 g x 1's (P992/tube)
Form
Tacroz oint 0.03% w/w
Packing/Price
10 g x 1's (P788/tube)