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tacrolimus, ta-kroe-li-mus, ointment is used for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis , this is a skin condition where there is itching, redness and inflammation, much like an allergic reaction , tacrolimus helps to suppress these symptoms which are a reaction caused by the body's immune system, it can be used for short-term, long-term intermittent treatment, often used when other types, treatment are not working, not tolerated by the patient, tacrolimus, dosage forms topical, ointment, using tacrolimus ointment, weighed against the good it will do, for tacrolimus ointment, allergic reaction to tacrolimus, allergic to any other substances, foods, preservatives, dyes, tacrolimus ointment has not been studied in pregnant women, studies in animals, tacrolimus taken orally causes birth defects , tacrolimus taken orally has been associated with kidney problems and high potassium concentrations, blood, newborn infants, pregnant, may become pregnant, when breast-feeding , tacrolimus applied as a topical ointment may pass into the breast milk, unwanted effects in nursing babies, can be necessary for, take another medicine, to stop breast-feeding during treatment, be sure you have discussed the risks and benefits, the medicine with a physician, children some side effects may occur more, less often in children than they do in adult patients, has not been tested in children under 2 years, tacrolimus ointment has been tested and has not been shown to cause different side effects, problems in older people, in younger adults, an interaction might occur, change the dose, taking any other prescription, nonprescription, over-the-counter, otc, other medical problems, tacrolimus ointment, any other medical problems, chickenpox, existing, recent, recent exposure, herpes simplex virus infections, skin blisters, varicella zoster virus infection, shingles, increased risk, associated with these conditions, immunocompromised patients, weakened immune system, serious problems; this medicine should not be used by these patients, skin infections, other, safety is unknown, cancer, the lymph system, may increase risk in transplant patients receiving oral, injected immunosuppressant therapy and topical tacrolimus, netherton's syndrome, too much, the tacrolimus, absorbed into the body, infections, affected areas should be treated before starting treatment with tacrolimus ointment, dry skin completely before applying tacrolimus ointment, apply a thin layer, tacrolimus ointment and rub it in well to cover the affected areas do not swallow this medicine, wash hand thoroughly after applying tacrolimus ointment, hands are not any area for treatment, reactions at the site, application, a mild to moderate feeling, warmth and/or sensation, burning, should contact a physician if this reaction is severe, persists for more than 1 week, while using tacrolimus, symptoms, skin condition go away, consult a physician, any occlusive dressings, a dressing that seals the are that is being treated, a plastic exercise suit, plastic wraps, store foods, do not bathe, shower, swim right after applying this medicine, this could wash off the ointment, tacrolimus ointment will be different for different patients, follow a physician's orders, the directions on the label, the average doses, tacrolimus ointment, dose is different, for ointment, dosage form, for atopic dermatitis , gently apply 0.03%, 0.1% ointment to skin that is clean and dry two times a day, do not cover the area with a bandage that sticks to the skin, continue to treat for 1 week after symptoms are gone, children over 2 years old, gently apply 0.03% ointment to skin that is clean and dry two times a day, do not cover the area with a bandage that sticks to the skin, continue to treat for 1 week after symptoms are gone, if i miss a dose, almost time for my next dose, skip the missed dose, back to my regular dosing schedule, do not double doses, keep out of a child's reach, keep the medicine from freezing, do not refrigerate, keep out, direct sunlight, do not keep outdated medicine, medicine no longer needed, ask my doctor how to get rid, any medicine you do not use, discarded medicine is out of a child's reach, precautions, know the side effects, a physician check my progress at regular visits, make sure the tacrolimus ointment is working properly, for unwanted effects, report any adverse reactions, side effects to a physician, use this medicine only for the condition for which it was prescribed by a physician, tacrolimus ointment may increase the risk, skin tumors, when patients are also exposed to sunlight, the association between topical tacrolimus, incidence, skin tumors has not been proven, when you begin taking this medicine, stay out, direct sunlight, especially between the hours, 10:00 a.m, 3:00 p.m, wear protective clothing, a hat, wear sunglasses, apply a sun block product that has a skin protection factor, spf, at least 15, some patients may require a product with a higher spf number, especially if they have a fair complexion, apply a sun block lipstick that has an spf, at least 15 to protect my lips, a sunlamp, tanning bed, booth, a severe reaction from the sun, side effects, side effects may go away during treatment, body adjusts to the medicine, side effects continue, bothersome, skin flushing in areas, ointment application when drinking alcohol, cough, appetite, general aches and pains, sneezing, weakness, skin burning, itching skin “in children, headache, fever, watery eyes, troubled breathing, wheezing, severe skin rash , hives, flushing, chills, runny nose, increased sensitivity to sunlight, joint pain, swollen glands, acne, back pain, redness in eye, pain in eye, swelling, eye, eyelid, inner lining, eyelid, itching eyes, cyst, acid, sour stomach , belching, heartburn, indigestion, stomach discomfort, upset, pain, skin blisters, in children, burning, itching, pain in hairy areas, pus at root, hair, increased skin sensitivity, muscle aches, pain, rash, stuffy nose, skin tingling, pain, tenderness around eyes and cheekbones, tightness, chest, other side effects, brand names, protopic category immunosuppressant