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Viticare 0.1% Ointment

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Assure Pharma

Salt Composition

Tacrolimus (0.1% w/w)

Overview Viticare 0.1% Ointment

Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is effectively managed with Viticare 0.1% Ointment. This ointment reduces skin inflammation (redness and swelling) by modulating the activity of specific immune cells, thus alleviating itching and improving rash appearance. Apply Viticare 0.1% Ointment topically, 2-4 times daily to affected areas, or as directed by your physician. Gently and thoroughly rub the ointment into the skin. Avoid overuse and do not bandage or cover treated skin. Consult your doctor if symptoms persist after two weeks or worsen. Potential side effects include redness (erythema), headache, folliculitis, and local reactions such as burning, irritation, itching, and redness. Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding is generally discouraged unless deemed essential by your healthcare provider.

Uses of Viticare 0.1% Ointment

Managing atopic eczema

Major Benefits of Viticare 0.1% Ointment:

Apply this medication solely to the skin's surface. Follow your physician's instructions regarding dosage and treatment length. Always consult the product label for application guidelines. Ensure the affected area is clean and dry before carefully rubbing in the ointment.

Common Side effects of Viticare 0.1% Ointment:

  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
  • Headache
  • Hair follicle inflammation

How to use Viticare 0.1% Ointment:

Apply this medication topically only. Follow your physician's instructions regarding dosage and treatment length. Always consult the product label for application details. Ensure the affected skin is clean and dry before gently rubbing in the cream.

How Viticare 0.1% Ointment works:

Immunosuppressant Viticare 0.1% Ointment reduces skin inflammation's redness and swelling by modulating the activity of specific immune cells. This action alleviates itching and enhances the appearance of atopic dermatitis rashes.

SAFETY ADVICE

AlcoholAlcoholNone

No known drug interactions.

PregnancyPregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Using Viticare 0.1% Ointment during pregnancy may pose risks. While human data is scarce, animal studies indicate potential harm to the fetus. A physician will assess the potential benefits against these risks prior to prescribing. Seek medical advice.

Breast feedingBreast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Application of Viticare 0.1% Ointment while breastfeeding is likely safe. Available human data indicates minimal risk to the infant.

DrivingDrivingNone

No known drug interactions.

KidneyKidneyNone

No known drug interactions.

LiverLiverNone

No known drug interactions.

What if you forget to take Viticare 0.1% Ointment :

For Viticare 0.1% Ointment, apply a missed dose promptly. If your next scheduled application is imminent, however, omit the missed dose and resume your usual dosing regimen.

Facts to Know About Viticare 0.1% Ointment

LabelValue
Type of Compound Macrocyclic Lactones
Potential for Dependence None.
Type of Treatment Cancer therapeutics
Mechanism of Action Drugs that suppress the immune system: Calcineurin inhibitors

FAQs on Viticare 0.1% Ointment

Viticare 0.1% Ointment is an immunomodulatory medication. Its mechanism of action primarily involves suppressing immune system activity. This ointment treats moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) in adults whose condition is unresponsive to steroids or who experience adverse effects from steroid use. Atopic dermatitis is characterized by an overactive skin immune response, resulting in inflamed, itchy, red, and dry skin. Viticare 0.1% Ointment modifies this aberrant immune reaction, thereby alleviating skin inflammation and pruritus.
Topical application of Viticare 0.1% Ointment may induce localized skin reactions such as irritation, burning, and pruritus. These effects typically range from mild to moderate in intensity and usually subside within seven days of treatment initiation. Erythema is frequently observed, accompanied by warmth, discomfort, paresthesia, and rash at the application site. Treatment also elevates the likelihood of folliculitis, herpes labialis, acne vulgaris, and disseminated herpes simplex infections.
Viticare 0.1% Ointment offers a safe and effective short-term topical treatment for atopic dermatitis, exhibiting superior safety compared to other immunosuppressant medications. Its minimal systemic absorption after cutaneous application results in fewer side effects than oral immunosuppressants.
Viticare 0.1% Ointment is not a controlled substance and poses no risk of misuse. Controlled substances, by definition, have a potential for abuse, requiring authorization from both medical professionals and regulatory bodies.
Prolonged application of Viticare 0.1% Ointment is associated with a heightened lymphoma risk (a type of lymph node tumor). Limited research indicates a link between Viticare 0.1% Ointment, or comparable treatments, and the development of skin cancer or lymphoma in a small number of users. Seek medical advice if Viticare 0.1% Ointment use exceeds six weeks, or if your eczema symptoms fail to improve or worsen despite treatment.
Viticare 0.1% Ointment is non-steroidal. This medication regulates immune system function and treats eczema, particularly atopic dermatitis. A key benefit is its lack of skin thinning (atrophy) or other adverse effects associated with steroids.
Viticare 0.1% Ointment
295
MRP 359
17% off