The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
				
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April 16, 2001
                		
                	Topical Tacrolimus For Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
					
					
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Topical Tacrolimus For Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
April 16, 2001 (Issue: 1102)
					Tacrolimus ointment (Protopic) has been approved by the FDA in 0.03% and 0.1% formulations for treatment of atopic dermatitis. Tacrolimus is used systemically (Prograf) to prevent rejection of organ transplants.
 
        			
        			
					
					
					
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