Acromus 0.1% Eye Ointment

Tacrolimus (0.1%)

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Acromus 0.1% 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.

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General Information

Contains

Tacrolimus (0.1%)

Marketer

Pharmatak Opthalmics Pvt Ltd

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Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Acromus 0.1% Eye Ointment decreases the production of inflammatory chemicals by certain immune cells (T lymphocytes) and relieves redness and swelling. Never use Acromus 0.1% 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 Acromus 0.1% 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.

Uses of Acromus Eye Ointment

Treatment of Allergic eye disease

Benefits of Acromus Eye Ointment

Treatment of Allergic eye disease
Acromus 0.1% 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.

Side effects of Acromus Eye Ointment

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Acromus

Eye irritation
Burning sensation
Abnormal sensation in eyes
Increased lacrimation

How to use Acromus Eye Ointment

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.

How Acromus Eye Ointment works

Acromus 0.1% Eye Ointment is an immunomodulator. It works by suppressing the action of a protein (calcineurin). This decreases the production of inflammatory chemicals by certain immune cells (T lymphocytes). This relieves allergic eye symptoms.

Quick tips

You have been prescribed Acromus 0.1% Eye Ointment to treat inflammation (redness and swelling) due to allergies of the eye.
If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before using Acromus 0.1% Eye Ointment and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in.
Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
It may cause minor burning, stinging, or irritation in the eye. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
Consult your doctor if your eye condition has not improved after two weeks of treatment or if it gets worse.
Continuous long-term use of the ointment should be avoided.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Acromus 0.1% Eye Ointment is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Acromus 0.1% Eye Ointment should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

UNSAFE

Acromus 0.1% Eye Ointment may cause temporary visual disturbances. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

Interaction with drugs

Taking Acromus with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Arsenic Trioxide (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor ECG (Electrocardiogram).

Frequently asked questions

Does Acromus 0.1% Eye Ointment have an abuse potential?

No, Acromus 0.1% 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.

What is Acromus 0.1% Eye Ointment? What is it used for?

Acromus 0.1% 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. Acromus 0.1% Eye Ointment alters the abnormal immune response, relieves the inflammation and itching and also helps in preventing frequent flare-ups.

What are the side effects of Acromus 0.1% Eye Ointment?

The most common side effects of Acromus 0.1% 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.

How does Acromus 0.1% Eye Ointment act?

Acromus 0.1% 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.

How to use Acromus 0.1% Eye Ointment?

Remember to wash your hands before and after instilling Acromus 0.1% 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 Acromus 0.1% Eye Ointment unless directed by your doctor and try not to miss any doses.

What other precautions should I take while using Acromus 0.1% Eye Ointment?

If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before using Acromus 0.1% 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Macrolide lactams

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Calcineurin Inhibitors

References

Burkhart C, Morrell D, Goldsmith L. Dermatological Pharmacology. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1822.
Lake DF, Briggs AD, Akporiaye ET. Immunopharmacology. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 972.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1305-309.
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Marketer

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Product introduction

Uses of Acromus Eye Ointment

Benefits of Acromus Eye Ointment

Side effects of Acromus Eye Ointment

How to use Acromus Eye Ointment

How Acromus Eye Ointment works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Arsenic Trioxide (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

Does Acromus 0.1% Eye Ointment have an abuse potential?

What is Acromus 0.1% Eye Ointment? What is it used for?

What are the side effects of Acromus 0.1% Eye Ointment?

How does Acromus 0.1% Eye Ointment act?

How to use Acromus 0.1% Eye Ointment?

What other precautions should I take while using Acromus 0.1% Eye Ointment?

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