Tacroz Forte 0.01%

Tacroz Forte is used to treat the symptoms of eczema (atopic dermatitis; a skin disease that causes the skin to be dry and itchy and to sometimes develop red, scaly rashes) in patients who cannot use other medications for their condition or whose eczema has not responded to another medication. Tacroz is in a class of medications called topical calcineurin inhibitors.

It works by stopping the immune system from producing substances that may cause eczema. Tacroz Forte comes as an ointment to apply to the skin. It is usually applied twice a day to the affected area. To help you remember to apply Tacroz Forte, apply it at around the same times every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use Tacroz exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

To use Tacroz Forte, follow these steps: Wash your hands with soap and water. Be sure that the skin in the affected area is dry. Apply a thin layer of Tacroz Forte to all affected areas of your skin. Rub the ointment into your skin gently and completely. Wash your hands with soap and water to remove any leftover Tacroz Forte. Do not wash your hands if you are treating them with Tacroz Forte. You may cover the treated areas with normal clothing, but do not use any bandages, dressings, or wraps. Be careful not to wash the ointment off of affected areas of your skin. Do not swim, shower, or bathe immediately after applying Tacroz Forte.