Tacrefite Eye Ointment
tube of 5.0 gm Eye Ointment
Prescription required
Manufacturer
Austrak Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Tacrolimus (0.1% w/w)
Tacrefite Eye Ointment is a medicine used to treat allergic eye disease by suppressing the immune response in the eye.
Introduction:
Tacrefite Eye Ointment decreases the production of inflammatory chemicals by certain immune cells (T lymphocytes) and relieves redness and swelling. Never use Tacrefite Eye Ointment if the seal is broken before you use it for the first time. Wash your hands before using it. Follow the instructions given by your doctor and use it in the dose and duration suggested by the doctor. Make sure you remove contact lenses if you wear them and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back. You must inform your doctor if there’s no improvement even after two weeks of treatment or if it gets worse.
Dosage Form:
Eye Ointment
Side Effects:
How to Use:
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.
How it Works:
Tacrefite Eye Ointment is an immunomodulator. It works by suppressing the action of a protein (calcineurin). This decreases the production of inflammatory chemicals by certain immune cells (T lymphocytes). This relieves allergic eye symptoms.
Quick Tips:
Interacting Drugs:
Introduction:
Tacrefite Eye Ointment decreases the production of inflammatory chemicals by certain immune cells (T lymphocytes) and relieves redness and swelling. Never use Tacrefite Eye Ointment if the seal is broken before you use it for the first time. Wash your hands before using it. Follow the instructions given by your doctor and use it in the dose and duration suggested by the doctor. Make sure you remove contact lenses if you wear them and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back. You must inform your doctor if there’s no improvement even after two weeks of treatment or if it gets worse.
Dosage Form:
Eye Ointment
Side Effects:
- Eye irritation
- Burning sensation
How to Use:
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.
How it Works:
Tacrefite Eye Ointment is an immunomodulator. It works by suppressing the action of a protein (calcineurin). This decreases the production of inflammatory chemicals by certain immune cells (T lymphocytes). This relieves allergic eye symptoms.
Quick Tips:
- You have been prescribed Tacrefite Eye Ointment to treat inflammation (redness and swelling) due to allergies of the eye.
- Remove contact lenses before using Tacrefite Eye Ointment and wait at least 15 minutes before putting them back.
- Do not touch the tip to any surface or to your eye to avoid contamination.
- It may cause minor burning, stinging, or irritation in the eye. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
- Consult your doctor if your eye condition has not improved after two weeks of treatment or if it gets worse.
- Continuous long-term use of the ointment should be avoided.
Interacting Drugs:
- Rotavirus vaccine (live attenuated oral)
- Live Attenuated Varicella-Zoster Virus
- Measles Vaccine (Live)
- Rubella vaccine (Live)
Alcohol Warning:
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy Warning:
Tacrefite Eye Ointment 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.
Breastfeeding Warning:
Tacrefite Eye Ointment is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy Warning:
Tacrefite Eye Ointment 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.
Breastfeeding Warning:
Tacrefite Eye Ointment is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Tacrefite Eye Ointment
tube of 5.0 gm Eye Ointment
Prescription required
Manufacturer
Austrak Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Tacrolimus (0.1% w/w)