Tarolimus ointment, both 0.03% and 0.1% for adults, and only 0.03% for children aged 2 to 15 years, is indicated as second-line therapy for the short-term and non-continuous chronic treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in non-immunocompromised adults and children who have failed to respond adequately to other topical prescription treatments for atopic dermatitis, or when those treatments are not advisable.
Tarolimus ointment is not indicated for children younger than 2 years of age.
Qualitative and quantitative composition
Each 1 g of Tarolimus 0.03% Topical Ointment contains:
Therapeutic Indications
Tarolimus 0.03% ointment is indicated in adults, adolescents and children from the age of 2 years.
Flare Treatment
Adults And Adolescents (16 Years Of Age And Above): Treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in adults who are not adequately responsive to or are intolerant of conventional therapies such as topical corticosteroids.
Children (2 years of age and above): Treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in children who failed to respond adequately to conventional therapies such as topical corticosteroids.
Maintenance treatment
Treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis for the prevention of flares and the prolongation of flare-free intervals in patients experiencing a high frequency of disease exacerbations (i.e. occurring 4 or more times per year) who have had an initial response to a maximum of 6 weeks treatment of twice daily tacrolimus ointment (lesions cleared, almost cleared or mildly affected).
WARNING: Long-term Safety of Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors Has Not Been Established
Although a causal relationship has not been established, rare cases of malignancy (e.g., skin and lymphoma) have been reported in patients treated with topical calcineurin inhibitors, including tacrolimus ointment.
Therefore: Continuous long-term use of topical calcineurin inhibitors, including tacrolimus ointment, in any age group should be avoided, and application limited to areas of involvement with atopic dermatitis.
Tacrolimus ointment is not indicated for use in children less than 2 years of age. Only 0.03% tacrolimus ointment is indicated for use in children 2-15 years of age.
Dosage And Administration
Adult; Tarolimus Ointment 0.03% And 0.1%
Pediatric: For Children 2-15 Years, Tarolimus Ointment 0.03%
تاروليمس TAROLIMUS