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Trolimax belongs to the group of drugs for the treatment of dermatological diseases, prepared in the form of skin ointments packed in tubes. The drug contains the main ingredient is Tacrolimus (as Tacrolimus monohydrate) 1mg and other excipients.
1. What are the effects of Trolimax?
Trolimax medicine is used in cases of skin diseases such as eczema, atopic dermatitis, eczema.... Depending on the content, the treatment will be different as follows:
0.03% ointment is indicated for the short- and long-term treatment of atopic eczema in adults and children 2 years of age and older. Ointment 0.1% is indicated for the short-term and long-term treatment of atopic eczema in adults.
2. Dosage - How to take Trolimax
2.1. How to use Trolimax Patients should wash their hands and clean the skin to be treated before using Trolimax. Apply a thin layer of ointment to the area to be treated, avoiding spreading to the surrounding skin. The medicine should be applied gently so that the medicine is absorbed deeply into the skin. Wash hands immediately after use to avoid touching other skin areas. 2.2. Dosage of Trolimax should be applied 1-2 times a day on the skin to be treated.
Dosage in children > 2 years: Children from 2 to 15 years old are indicated to use 0.03% Tacrolimus ointment. Dosage in adults > 16 years: Tacrolimus 0.03% or 0.1% ointment can be used. Tacrolimus ointment is not recommended for children < 2 years of age and should not be used for long periods of time.
3. Contraindications for taking Trolimax
Trolimax drug should not be used in the following cases:
Patients with hypersensitivity to Macrolide, Tacrolimus or drug ingredients. Children < 2 years old.
4. Trolimax drug interactions
Trolimax is used topically on the skin, when combined with some other drugs, there may be drug interactions. Therefore, to ensure patient safety, it is necessary to note some of the following interactions:
The simultaneous use of Trolimax with other skin preparations, With ultraviolet radiation therapy. Concomitant use of Trolimax ointment with UVA and UVB therapy or in combination with psoralen (PUVA) should be avoided.
5. What side effects does Trolimax cause when used?
During the use of Trolimax topical, patients may experience some undesirable effects below:
Feeling of itching and pain, stickiness under the skin because the dosage form is ointment. Hypersensitivity reactions: Rash, allergy, rash, erythema, burning sensation and itching are quite common,... More severe cases such as acne growth, folliculitis, Herpes infection on the skin,. .. If the patient experiences any side effects after taking Trolimax, the patient should stop using it and notify the doctor or pharmacist immediately.
6. Precautions for Trolimax drugs
Patients with atopic eczema are prone to skin infections. If a clinical skin infection is present, the risks and benefits of tacrolimus use should be weighed. Rare cases of malignancies including malignancies of the skin and lymph nodes have been reported in patients receiving Trolimax. During the use of Trolimax, the skin's exposure to natural or artificial light should be limited. Tacrolimus is used on the skin without being absorbed by clothing. Patients with Netherton syndrome have been reported to have increased blood levels of tacrolimus following topical administration of tacrolimus. The possibility of increased systemic absorption of tacrolimus should be considered after topical administration of tacrolimus in patients with Netherton's syndrome. The safety of the drug has not been evaluated in patients with systemic erythema. If the symptoms of atopic eczema do not improve, the use of medication should be considered. There are no data on the safety and efficacy of topical Trolimax in children < 2 years of age. Tacrolimus has no adverse effects on the ability to drive and use machines. The use of Tacrolimus has not been studied in pregnant women. The drug should only be used during pregnancy if the benefits outweigh the risks and have been prescribed by a doctor/pharmacist. Tacrolimus has been reported to be excreted in human milk following systemic administration. Therefore, caution should be exercised when Trolimax is used during lactation. The article has provided information about Trolimax drug effects, dosage and precautions for use. To ensure the safety of your health and maximize the effectiveness of your treatment, you need to take Trolimax exactly as directed by your doctor.
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