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Tbis 0.1% Cream

Manufactured byBiocon Ltd.
ContainsTacrolimus
Description
Tbis 0.1% Cream is a topical agent used for the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, which is an inflammation of the skin characterized by itching, rash, and redness of the skin. This medicine should only be used in patients who cannot use or have not shown adequate response to other medications used to treat this condition.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Tbis 0.1% Cream

  • Burning or stinging sensation at application site
  • Itching of skin
  • Acne
  • Headache
  • Skin tingling
  • Skin rash
  • Increased sensitivity of the skin to hot or cold temperatures
  • Skin blisters

Uses of Tbis 0.1% Cream

What is it prescribed for?

  • Atopic dermatitis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the drug or to discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to tacrolimus, or any other inactive ingredients present in this formulation
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the drug or to discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition
General warnings

External use only

This medicine is recommended for external use only. It should not be applied to open skin wounds or injuries. Do not cover the application area with bandages or other coverings unless specifically instructed by the doctor. Contact your doctor if symptoms do not improve or resolve even after 6 weeks of use.

Skin barrier defects

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with Netherton's syndrome, cutaneous graft vs host disease, lamellar ichthyosis, etc. due to the risk of increased systemic absorption of this medicine.

Lymphoma and skin cancer

This medicine should be used with caution because there is a potential risk of developing lymphoma and skin cancer. Doctors should inform patients about these risks and advise the patient to prevent exposure of the skin to the sunlight by wearing protective clothing. Use with extreme caution in patients with malignant skin conditions due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

An overdose of this medicine is not likely to cause severe symptoms unless it is applied for a prolonged period of time in large volumes. However, the ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Apply a thin layer of the cream to the affected area as instructed by the doctor. Follow all the usage instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Do not apply in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Do not cover the application area with bandages or other coverings unless specifically instructed by the doctor. Contact your doctor if symptoms do not improve or resolve even after 6 weeks of use.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
It works by inhibiting the immune system from producing some substances that are responsible for atopic dermatitis.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors

Schedule

Schedule H

[Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [cited 26 September 2019]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00864

[Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [cited 26 September 2019]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Tacrolimus
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Information on this page was last updated on 1 Oct 2019

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