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Medicine Details

Tacrefite Eye Ointment

Manufacturer: Austrak Pvt Ltd

Salt Composition: Tacrolimus (0.1% w/w)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Allergic eye disease Tacrefite Eye Ointment belongs to a group of medicines known as immunosuppressive agents. It helps relieve symptoms of allergic eye disease such as redness, swelling, itching, and watering of eyes. This medicine works by decreasing the production of certain chemicals that cause inflammation. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Use it as prescribed to get the most benefit. If you see no improvement even after 2 weeks, talk to your doctor. In Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients Tacrefite Eye Ointment belongs to a group of medicines known as immunosuppressants. Organ rejection happens when your immune system treats the new organ as an invader and attacks it. This medicine weakens your immune response (which usually fights infection) and reduces the chance of your body attacking the transplanted organ. It is used in combination with other medicines to make it much more likely that your transplant operation will be successful. You should continue taking the medicine and should not stop it until your doctor says so.

Benefits: 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.

Description: Tacrefite Eye Ointment is a medicine used to treat allergic eye disease. It also prevents rejection after corneal transplant surgery. It works by suppressing the action of a protein (calcineurin). 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. Do not use Tacrefite Eye Ointment if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding.

How to Use: 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.

Safety Advice: - 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

If Missed: If you miss a dose of Tacrefite Eye Ointment, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Packaging: Tube

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Primary Use: Allergic eye disease | Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients

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Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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