Protopic ointment 1
ProtopicMain MenuVitiligo Treatment Protopic ointment is for topical application only and relates to Tacrolimus, a immuno-suppressive drug designed to reduce the risk of organ rejection following treatment or surgery. It is also used in the treatment of atopic dermatitis as well as the vitiligo skin condition. Tacrolimus is a treatment mainly used for eczema but has proven to have had great benefit for Vitiligo sufferers. It comes from a rare soil bacterium found in Japan and is used to suppress the immune response. Experts have concluded that Vitiligo is results from the immune system’s generation of anti-bodies in pigment cells and the effect of protopic is to suppress this response in a localized area. It is important to use protopic exactly as prescribed and not increase dosage or extend it for long-term use. The drug is not considered suitable for children under the age of three years. Where the application is for a child under sixteen the ointment should be reduced to 0.03%. Higher 0.1% dosage is strictly for application by adults. Once the skin condition has cleared stopped using the ointment unless otherwise directed. Make sure the area to which the ointment is applied is clean and dry and use only a small amount to give a thin layer to the skin surface. Do not cover the area or bandage and do not shower or swim immediately following application. Store the protopic ointment at room temperature and consult your GP if the condition does not improve within 6 weeks.