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Tacrefite Eye Ointment 5.0 gm in 1 tube

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Tacrefite Eye Ointment is a product of Austrak Pvt Ltd
Composition: Tacrolimus (0.1% w/w)

Pack of 5 gm

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All Details About Tacrefite Eye Ointment

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Tacrefite Eye Ointment

Description:

Tacrefite Eye Ointment is a medicine used to treat allergic eye disease. It works by suppressing the immune response in the eye. Inhibiting specific immune cells activity reduces inflammation and symptoms such as itching, redness, and irritation.

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.

The most common side effects of Tacrefite Eye Ointment include eye irritation and burning sensation. Let your doctor know if you experience any other symptoms which do not go away or get worse. Employ of this medicine is not recommented in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult your doctor.

Uses:

Directions For 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.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Tacrefite

  • Eye irritation
  • Burning sensation

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
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.
Driving
UNSAFE
Tacrefite Eye Ointment may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

FAQs:

Does Tacrefite Eye Ointment have an abuse potential?

No, Tacrefite Eye Ointment does not have abuse potential and thus, is not a controlled substance. Controlled substances have potential for abuse so they need permission from authorities and doctors for use.

What is Tacrefite Eye Ointment? What is it used for?

Tacrefite Eye Ointment belongs to a class of medicines known as immunosuppressant macrolides. It helps to relieve the symptoms of allergic eye disease such as pain, inflammation, redness and itching. Tacrefite Eye Ointment alters the abnormal immune response, relieves the inflammation and itching and also helps in preventing frequent flare-ups.

What are the side effects of Tacrefite Eye Ointment?

The most common side effects of Tacrefite Eye Ointment include eye irritation and burning sensation. However, these are usually not bothersome and resolve on their own. If any of these side effects worry you or persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor.

How does Tacrefite Eye Ointment act?

Tacrefite Eye Ointment belongs to a class of medicines known as immunosuppressant macrolides. It works by suppressing the action of a protein (calcineurin) which decreases the production of inflammatory chemicals by certain immune cells (T lymphocytes). This relieves the allergic eye symptoms such as pain, redness, swelling and itching.

How to use Tacrefite Eye Ointment?

Remember to wash your hands before and after instilling Tacrefite Eye Ointment. Try not to touch your eye with the dropper or the tip of the ointment tube. Try to use it at about the same time each day. Employ the prescribed number of drops or the right amount of ointment. Do not use more medicine or use more often than directed. Do not stop using Tacrefite Eye Ointment unless directed by your doctor and try not to miss any doses.

What other precautions should I take while using Tacrefite Eye Ointment?

If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before using Tacrefite Eye Ointment. Wait for at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in. Do not touch the tip to any surface or your eye, to avoid contamination.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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