Tacrolimus

Dosage Forms Available

• Tacrolimus is available for use via the topical route (ointment).

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This medicine is meant for adults and children above 16 years of age.

Contraindications

• The medication is not recommended in patients with a known allergy to Tacrolimus.

Other Medications to Avoid

• Inform your doctor if you are using oral corticosteroids (such as cortisone) or any other topical skin products.

Overdose and Missed Dose

• An overdose of this medication may cause symptoms like skin sensitivity, burning or tingling sensations, pain, itching, irritation, rash, dryness, peeling, and redness. If you observe these symptoms, inform your doctor and follow the advice accordingly.
• If you forget to take this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. But avoid repeating the dose.

Management of Side Effects

• Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless and resolve when discontinuing this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of any of the symptoms, please consult your doctor.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• This medication will not impair your ability to drive and operate heavy machinery.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• Inform your doctor before using this medicine in pregnancy and during breastfeeding.

Caution in Other Conditions

• If you have skin tumours, a weakened immune system, Netherton’s syndrome (a rare hereditary disorder affecting hair, skin, and the immune system), lamellar ichthyosis (extensive skin scaling), generalised erythroderma (widespread skin inflammation and redness), swollen lymph nodes, infected lesions, or cutaneous Graft Versus Host Disease (an immune reaction of the skin after a bone marrow transplant), inform your doctor before using Tacrolimus. Also, report any changes in your skin's appearance.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Include foods rich in quercetin, a flavonoid found in apples, cherries, broccoli, spinach, and blueberries. 
• Consume probiotic-rich foods to help strengthen the immune system against allergies. 
• Limit foods that may trigger allergies, such as dairy, soy, eggs, and nuts. Avoid excessive sugar intake, as it can worsen inflammation. Maintain a balanced diet with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and fish. 
• Protect your skin by avoiding harsh soaps, detergents, cleaning agents, dust, sand, wool, synthetic fibers, and cigarette smoke.