Label: TACROLIMUS- tacrolimus ointment 0.1% ointment

  • NDC Code(s): 21922-011-05, 21922-011-07, 21922-011-09
  • Packager: Encube Ethicals Private Limited
  • Category: HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application

Drug Label Information

Updated October 12, 2023

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  • DESCRIPTION
    Tacrolimus ointment contains tacrolimus, a macrolide immunosuppressant produced by Streptomyces tsukubaensis. It is for topical dermatologic use only. Chemically, tacrolimus is designated as ...
  • CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
    Mechanism of Action - The mechanism of action of tacrolimus in atopic dermatitis is not known. While the following have been observed, the clinical significance of these observations in atopic ...
  • CLINICAL STUDIES
    Three randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled, multi-center, phase 3 studies were conducted to evaluate tacrolimus ointment for the treatment of patients with moderate to severe atopic ...
  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE
    Tacrolimus 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 ...
  • CONTRAINDICATIONS
    Tacrolimus ointment is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to tacrolimus or any other component of the ointment.
  • BOXED WARNING (What is this?)

    WARNING

    Long-term Safety of Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors Has Not Been Established

    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 tacrolimus ointment.

    Therefore:
        •     Continuous long-term use of topical calcineurin inhibitors, including tacrolimus ointment, in any age group should be avoided, and application limited to areas of involvement with atopic dermatitis.
        •     Tacrolimus ointment is not indicated for use in children less than 2 years of age. Only 0.03% tacrolimus ointment is indicated for use in children 2-15 years of age.

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  • WARNINGS
    Prolonged systemic use of calcineurin inhibitors for sustained immunosuppression in animal studies and transplant patients following systemic administration has been associated with an increased ...
  • PRECAUTIONS
    General - The use of tacrolimus ointment should be avoided on pre-malignant and malignant skin conditions. Some malignant skin conditions, such as cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), may mimic ...
  • ADVERSE REACTIONS
    No phototoxicity and no photoallergenicity were detected in clinical studies with 12 and 216 normal volunteers, respectively. One out of 198 normal volunteers showed evidence of sensitization in a ...
  • OVERDOSAGE
    Tacrolimus ointment is not for oral use. Oral ingestion of tacrolimus ointment may lead to adverse effects associated with systemic administration of tacrolimus. If oral ingestion occurs, medical ...
  • DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
    ADULT - Tacrolimus ointment 0.1% Apply a thin layer of tacrolimus ointment to the affected skin twice daily. The minimum amount should be rubbed in gently and completely to control signs and ...
  • HOW SUPPLIED
    Tacrolimus ointment 0.1% is supplied in the following tube sizes: Tacrolimus Ointment 0.1% NDC21922-011-05 - 30 gram laminate tube - NDC21922-011-07 - 60 gram laminate tube - NDC21922-011-09 - 100 ...
  • MEDICATION GUIDE
    Tacrolimus (ta kroe' li mus) Ointment 0.1% Read the Medication Guide every time you or a family member gets tacrolimus ointment. There may be new information. This Medication Guide does ...
  • PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
    Draft Carton Label - 30g - NDC 21922-011-05 - Tacrolimus Ointment 0.1% Attention: Dispense the accompanying Medication Guide to each patient. FOR DERMATOLOGIC USE ONLY. Not for ophthalmic ...
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