Treatment of Allergic eye disease

In Treatment of Allergic eye disease Tacrogel 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.

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.

Tacrogel Eye Ointment is a medicine used to treat allergic eye disease. It works by suppressing the immune response in the eye. Inhibiting specific immune cells activity reduces inflammation and symptoms such as itching redness and irritation.Tacrogel Eye Ointment decreases the production of inflammatory chemicals by certain immune cells (T lymphocytes) and relieves redness and swelling. Never use Tacrogel 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 Tacrogel Eye Ointment include eye irritation and burning sensation. Let your doctor know if you experience any other symptoms which do not go away or get worse. Use of this medicine is not recommented in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult your doctor.

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.

- Alcohol : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Tacrogel 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 <p> Tacrogel 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 <p> Tacrogel Eye Ointment may decrease alertness affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Liver : None <p> No interaction found/established

If you miss a dose of Tacrogel 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.

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

Treatment of Allergic eye disease

Eye irritation | Burning sensation

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

UNSAFE

Q. Does Tacrogel Eye Ointment have an abuse potential?::: No Tacrogel Eye Ointment does not have abuse potential and thus is not a controlled substance. Controlled substances have potential for abuse so they need permission from authorities and doctors for use.| Q. What is Tacrogel Eye Ointment? What is it used for?::: Tacrogel Eye Ointment belongs to a class of medicines known as immunosuppressant macrolides. It helps to relieve the symptoms of allergic eye disease such as pain inflammation redness and itching. Tacrogel Eye Ointment alters the abnormal immune response relieves the inflammation and itching and also helps in preventing frequent flare-ups.| Q. What are the side effects of Tacrogel Eye Ointment?::: The most common side effects of Tacrogel Eye Ointment include eye irritation and burning sensation. However these are usually not bothersome and resolve on their own. If any of these side effects worry you or persist for a longer duration please consult your doctor.| Q. How does Tacrogel Eye Ointment act?::: Tacrogel Eye Ointment belongs to a class of medicines known as immunosuppressant macrolides. It works by suppressing the action of a protein (calcineurin) which decreases the production of inflammatory chemicals by certain immune cells (T lymphocytes). This relieves the allergic eye symptoms such as pain redness swelling and itching.| Q. How to use Tacrogel Eye Ointment?::: Remember to wash your hands before and after instilling Tacrogel Eye Ointment. Try not to touch your eye with the dropper or the tip of the ointment tube. Try to use it at about the same time each day. Use the prescribed number of drops or the right amount of ointment. Do not use more medicine or use more often than directed. Do not stop using Tacrogel Eye Ointment unless directed by your doctor and try not to miss any doses.| Q. What other precautions should I take while using Tacrogel Eye Ointment?::: If you wear soft contact lenses remove them before using Tacrogel Eye Ointment. Wait for at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in. Do not touch the tip to any surface or your eye to avoid contamination.