Prescription Required

Tacrokan Forte Lotion

by Future Dermacare Pvt Ltd
Tacrolimus (0.1% w/v)

₹320₹320

0% off
Tacrokan Forte Lotion

Introduction to Tacrokan Forte Lotion

Tacrokan Forte Lotion is used for external use. It should be used 2-4 times a day on the affected area or use it as suggested by the doctor. It should be applied slowly and evenly to the skin until it is rubbed in. You should not use it too often and you should not cover the treated area with a bandage or plaster. You must inform your doctor if there&rsquos no improvement even after two weeks of treatment or if the skin gets worse.

It is a safe medicine with few side effects, but you may get an application site reaction like burning, irritation, itching and redness. This medicine is not normally recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding unless it is clearly needed.

Safety Advice for Tacrokan Forte Lotion

  • Moderate risk
  • High risk
  • Safe
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Tacrokan Forte Lotion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Tacrokan Forte Lotion is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

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How Tacrokan Forte Lotion works

Tacrokan Forte Lotion is an immunosuppressant. It works by suppressing the activity of certain immune cells that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) of the skin. This relieves itching and improves rashes in atopic dermatitis.

How To Use Tacrokan Forte Lotion

  • This medicine is for external use only. Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Shake it well and apply to the area evenly.

Side Effects Of Tacrokan Forte Lotion

  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

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FAQ's on Tacrokan Forte Lotion

Does Tacrokan has abuse potential?

No, Tacrokan does not have abuse potential and thus, is not a controlled substance. Controlled substances have potential for abuse so they need permission by authorities and doctor for use.

Does Tacrokan cause cancer?

Long-term use of Tacrokan has been found to have increased risk of lymph node tumors called lymphoma. Some studies have found that few patients who used Tacrokan ointment or another similar medication developed skin cancer or lymphoma. Consult your doctor if you have to use Tacrokan ointment for more than 6 weeks or if your eczema symptoms have not improved or are getting worse with time during your treatment.

Is Tacrokan a steroid?

No, Tacrokan is not a steroid. It is a medicine which modulates the working of the immune system. It is used in the treatment of eczema, most commonly in atopic dermatitis. An advantage of Tacrokan is that it does not cause skin thinning (atrophy) or other steroid-related side effects.

What are the side effects of Tacrokan?

Tacrokan, when applied to the skin, may cause skin irritation, burning sensation and itching at the site of application. These are usually mild to moderate in severity and normally resolve within one week of starting the treatment. Redness is also a common manifestation along with sensation of warmth, pain, altered sensation and rash at the site of application. Using it increases the patients’ increased risk of getting inflamed or infected hair follicles, cold sores, acne and generalized herpes simplex infections.

What is Tacrokan used for?

Tacrokan is a medicine that modulates the immune system. It works on the immune system and mostly decreases its activity. It is used to treat moderate to severe eczema (atopic dermatitis) in adults who do not respond to steroids or develop side effects on using them. In atopic dermatitis, the skin’s immune system undergoes an overreaction and causes skin inflammation leading to itchiness, redness and dryness. Tacrokan acts on the abnormal immune response and alters it, thereby relieving the skin inflammation and itchiness.

Is Tacrokan ointment safe?

As compared to other immune-suppressing medicines, Tacrokan has been found to be a safe and effective short-term treatment for atopic dermatitis. When applied on the affected part of the skin, its absorption to the blood and body is minimal. Hence, the side effects are less as compared to when taken through oral route.

Prescription Required

Tacrokan Forte Lotion

by Future Dermacare Pvt Ltd
Tacrolimus (0.1% w/v)

₹320₹320

0% off
Tacrokan Forte Lotion

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