Get the Facts and Ease the Itch
- Protopic Ointment has not been associated with conditions that include thinning of the skin, stretch marks, or spider veins
- Protopic can be used on delicate or difficult to treat skin, such as the face, eyelids, neck, and hands,1,2 and on children as young as 2 years of age
- Studies show that Protopic is safe and effective for short-term and non-continuous eczema treatment when used as directed1,2,12 To view the Medication Guide, click here.
Treatment Considerations
The safety of using Protopic, and drugs like it, for a long period of time is not known. A very small number of Protopic users have had cancer (for example, skin cancer or lymphoma). However, a link with Protopic has not been shown. Patients should avoid using Protopic continuously for a long time and apply Protopic only to areas with eczema. If the eczema does not improve within 6 weeks, patients should talk to their doctor.
Most common side effects of Protopic include:• Stinging
• A burning feeling
• Itching
These side effects were usually mild to moderate and most common during the first few days of treatment and lessened as the skin healed.2,12 Do not use Protopic on children under 2 years of age.