Treatment of Atopic dermatitis

In Treatment of Atopic dermatitis Atopic dermatitis also known as eczema is a chronic skin condition causing red itchy and inflamed patches on the skin often associated with allergies. T-Top Forte Ointment when applied topically suppresses the immune response in the skin reducing the inflammatory reactions that lead to eczema flare-ups. This way it provides relief and helps improve the quality of life for individuals with atopic dermatitis.

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.

T-Top Forte Ointment is used to treat eczema (atopic dermatitis). It works by suppressing the activity of certain immune cells that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) of the skin. This relieves itching and improves rashes in atopic dermatitis.T-Top Forte Ointment is used for external use. It should be used 2-4 times a day on the affected area or use it as suggested by the doctor. It should be applied slowly and evenly to the skin until it is rubbed in. You should not use it too often and you should not cover the treated area with a bandage or plaster. You must inform your doctor if there’s no improvement even after two weeks of treatment or if the skin gets worse.Use of this medicine may cause some common side effects like erythema headache inflammation of hair follicle and application site reaction like burning irritation itching and redness. This medicine is not normally recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding unless it is clearly needed.

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.

- Alcohol : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> T-Top Forte 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 <p> T-Top Forte 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 : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Kidney : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Liver : None <p> No interaction found/established

If you miss a dose of T-Top Forte Ointment apply 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.

Chemical Class :: Macrolide Lactams|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI NEOPLASTICS|Action Class :: Immunosuppressant- Calcineurin inhibitors

Treatment of Atopic dermatitis

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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Q. What is T-Top Forte Ointment used for?::: T-Top Forte Ointment is a medicine that modulates the immune system. It works on the immune system and mostly decreases its activity. It is used to treat moderate to severe eczema (atopic dermatitis) in adults who do not respond to steroids or develop side effects on using them. In atopic dermatitis the skin’s immune system undergoes an overreaction and causes skin inflammation leading to itchiness redness and dryness. T-Top Forte Ointment acts on the abnormal immune response and alters it thereby relieving the skin inflammation and itchiness.| Q. What are the side effects of T-Top Forte Ointment?::: T-Top Forte Ointment when applied to the skin may cause skin irritation burning sensation and itching at the site of application. These are usually mild to moderate in severity and normally resolve within one week of starting the treatment. Redness is also a common manifestation along with sensation of warmth pain altered sensation and rash at the site of application. Using it increases the patients’ increased risk of getting inflamed or infected hair follicles cold sores acne and generalized herpes simplex infections.| Q. Is T-Top Forte Ointment ointment safe?::: As compared to other immune-suppressing medicines T-Top Forte Ointment has been found to be a safe and effective short-term treatment for atopic dermatitis. When applied on the affected part of the skin its absorption to the blood and body is minimal. Hence the side effects are less as compared to when taken through oral route.| Q. Does T-Top Forte Ointment has abuse potential?::: No T-Top Forte Ointment does not have abuse potential and thus is not a controlled substance. Controlled substances have potential for abuse so they need permission by authorities and doctor for use.| Q. Does T-Top Forte Ointment cause cancer?::: Long-term use of T-Top Forte Ointment has been found to have increased risk of lymph node tumors called lymphoma. Some studies have found that few patients who used T-Top Forte Ointment ointment or another similar medication developed skin cancer or lymphoma. Consult your doctor if you have to use T-Top Forte Ointment ointment for more than 6 weeks or if your eczema symptoms have not improved or are getting worse with time during your treatment. | Q. Is T-Top Forte Ointment a steroid?::: No T-Top Forte Ointment is not a steroid. It is a medicine which modulates the working of the immune system. It is used in the treatment of eczema most commonly in atopic dermatitis. An advantage of T-Top Forte Ointment is that it does not cause skin thinning (atrophy) or other steroid-related side effects.