Apply a thin layer to affected or commonly affected areas.
Atopic dermatitis flare treatment Adult & adolescent ≥16 yr Initiate treatment w/ Tacroz Forte bd & continue until clearance of lesion. Restart Tacroz Forte bd if symptoms recur. Attempt to reduce frequency of application or use Tacroz if clinical condition allows.
Childn ≥2 yr Tacroz bd for up to 3 wk. Afterwards, reduce frequency of application to once daily until clearance of lesion.
Maintenance treatment Suitable for patients responding to up to 6 wk treatment w/ Tacroz/Tacroz Forte bd (lesions cleared, almost cleared or mildly affected).
Adult & adolescent ≥16 yr Apply Tacroz Forte (for adult) or Tacroz (for adolescent ≥16 yr) once daily twice wkly to areas commonly affected by atopic dermatitis. There should be 2-3 days w/o treatment between applications. Reinitiate bd treatment if signs of flare reoccur.
Childn ≥2 yr Apply Tacroz once daily twice wkly to areas commonly affected by atopic dermatitis. There should be 2-3 days w/o treatment between applications.