Tacrolimus (Protopic) Uses

Tacrolimus ointment is used to treat the symptoms of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in people who have not responded to other medications. Atopic dermatitis is a skin disease that causes symptoms such as dryness, redness, itching, and scaly rashes.

Oral tacrolimus (brand name Prograf) is used to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ in transplant patients who have received kidney, liver, heart, or lung transplants.

There may be other uses of tacrolimus—your doctor or pharmacist can give you further tacrolimus drug information.

Tacrolimus (Protopic) Mechanism of Action

Tacrolimus suppresses the body’s immune system and reduces the formation of substances that cause eczema.

Tacrolimus (Protopic) Doses

Tacrolimus topical comes in strengths of 0.03% and 0.1%. You should apply a thin layer to affected areas twice a day.