Effectiveness Against the Itchy Skin of
Atopic Dermatitis
Proven Effective in Easing the Itch of Eczema
In clinical studies, Protopic Ointment provided significant and fast itch reduction of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD):1,2,6
Protopic Ointment 0.03 for children aged 2 to 15
Protopic Ointment 0.03% and 0.1% for adults
- LESS ITCHING. Eczema patients reported 5 times greater reduction in itch after treatment with Protopic than with vehicle1,2
- SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT. Significantly more patients had >90% improvement with Protopic treatment than with vehicle at 12 weeks (37% Protopic vs 7% vehicle)1
- FAST RESULTS. 90% of adults treated with Protopic Ointment 0.1% showed improvement in 1 week6
- EFFECTIVE TREATMENT. 97% of adults treated with Protopic Ointment 0.1% showed some improvement by end of treatment6
- Protopic is effective for use all over the body, including the face, eyelids, neck, and hands1,2
- Protopic is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to tacrolimus or any other component of the ointment
- The use of Protopic should be avoided on known or suspected malignant lesions
Important Safety Information
Protopic Ointment, both 0.03% and 0.1% for adults and only 0.03% for children aged 2 to 15 years, is indicated as second-line therapy for the short-term and non-continuous chronic treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in non-immunocompromised adults and children who have failed to respond adequately to other topical prescription treatments for atopic dermatitis or when those treatments are not advisable. Protopic is not indicated for children younger than 2 years of age.
WARNING: Long-term safety of topical calcineurin inhibitors has not been established (beyond 1 year of non-continuous use). Although a causal relationship has not been established, rare cases of malignancy (e.g., skin and lymphoma) have been reported in patients treated with topical calcineurin inhibitors, including Protopic. Therefore, continuous long-term use of topical calcineurin inhibitors, including Protopic, in any age group should be avoided and application limited to areas of involvement with atopic dermatitis. The diagnosis of atopic dermatitis should be confirmed if signs and symptoms do not improve within 6 weeks.
Protopic is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to tacrolimus or any other component of the ointment.
The most common adverse events associated with the use of Protopic included the sensation of skin burning, pruritus, flu-like symptoms, and headache. The use of Protopic should be avoided on known or suspected malignant lesions. The use of Protopic on patients with Netherton’s syndrome or similar skin diseases is not recommended. Patients should minimize or avoid natural or artificial sunlight exposure. Skin infections should be cleared prior to application, and there may be an increased risk of certain skin infections. Protopic should not be used with occlusive dressings.