Tacrolimus ointment

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Atopic dermatitis (eczema) · Regimen source: FDA Tacrolimus oint. · Dosage and Administration — Adult

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👥 Special populations

• 🤰 PregnancyUse with caution

  Label states no clear risk or has limited data; use only if needed, under medical advice. FDA Tacrolimus oint. · Pregnancy

• 🤱 BreastfeedingDangerous / avoid

  Label: breastfeeding not recommended, or choose between the drug and breastfeeding. FDA Tacrolimus oint. · Nursing Mothers

  “Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from tacrolimus, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.”

• 👶 ChildrenUse with caution

  The label has conditions, age limits or notes for children; the label sentence is quoted below. FDA Tacrolimus oint. · Pediatric Use

  “Since the safety and efficacy of tacrolimus ointment have not been established in pediatric patients below 2 years of age, its use in this age group is not recommended.”

• 👴 Older adultsUse with caution

  Label: use with caution in older adults, usually starting at the low end of the dose range. FDA Tacrolimus oint. · Geriatric Use

  “Four hundred and four (404) patients ≥ 65 years old received tacrolimus ointment in phase 3 studies.”

• ⚥ Females & males of reproductive potentialNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.