Rs.509for 1 tube(s) (20 gm Ointment each)
food interaction for Tacmate Ointment
alcohol interaction for Tacmate Ointment
pregnancy interaction for Tacmate Ointment
lactation interaction for Tacmate Ointment
medicine interaction for Tacmate Ointment
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
medicine
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Tacmate 0.1% Ointment may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tacmate 0.1% Ointment is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
No interaction found/established
SALT INFORMATION FOR Tacmate 0.1% w/w Ointment
Tacrolimus(0.1% w/w)
Tacmate ointment uses
{med_name} is used for Atopic dermatitis. It is usually used only after topical corticosteroids or emollients have not worked for you.
How tacmate ointment works
Tacmate 0.1% 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.
Common side effects of tacmate ointment
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness), Headache, Hair follicle inflammation
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Expert advice FOR Tacmate Ointment
- Tacrolimus is effective at treating eczema (atopic dermatitis) when other treatment options have failed.
- It works by decreasing itching, redness, and skin rashes.
- Apply thinly, to affected areas of skin only. Clean the affected area and dry well before applying Tacrolimus. Avoid contact with water after application.
- Inform your doctor if there's no improvement even after two weeks of treatment, or if the skin gets worse.
- Don't cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
- Stop using Tacrolimus and consult your doctor if your eczema becomes infected.
- Continuous long-term use of the ointment should be avoided. Use as prescribed by you doctor.
Frequently asked questions FOR Tacmate 0.1% w/w Ointment
Tacrolimus
Q. What is Tacmate 0.1% Ointment used for?
Tacmate 0.1% Ointment is a medicine that modulates the immune system. It works on the immune system and mostly decreases its activity. It is used to treat moderate to severe eczema (atopic dermatitis) in adults who do not respond to steroids or develop side effects on using them. In atopic dermatitis, the skin’s immune system undergoes an overreaction and causes skin inflammation leading to itchiness, redness and dryness. Tacmate 0.1% Ointment acts on the abnormal immune response and alters it, thereby relieving the skin inflammation and itchiness.
Q. What are the side effects of Tacmate 0.1% Ointment?
Tacmate 0.1% Ointment, when applied to the skin, may cause skin irritation, burning sensation and itching at the site of application. These are usually mild to moderate in severity and normally resolve within one week of starting the treatment. Redness is also a common manifestation along with sensation of warmth, pain, altered sensation and rash at the site of application. Using it increases the patients’ increased risk of getting inflamed or infected hair follicles, cold sores, acne and generalized herpes simplex infections.
Q. Is Tacmate 0.1% Ointment ointment safe?
As compared to other immune-suppressing medicines, Tacmate 0.1% Ointment has been found to be a safe and effective short-term treatment for atopic dermatitis. When applied on the affected part of the skin, its absorption to the blood and body is minimal. Hence, the side effects are less as compared to when taken through oral route.