Possible food and drug interactions with Protopic Ointment

There have not been any formal studies into the effect of Protopic Ointment on other medicines and vice versa. Tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are using, including over-the-counter and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Protopic Ointment, and likewise, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting any new medicines while you are using Protopic Ointment.

You should not receive light treatment such as PUVA or other UV light treatment while using Protopic Ointment.

You should not apply moisturizers to the same area of skin within two hours of applying Protopic Ointment.

There is a possibility that the following medicines may affect Protopic Ointment if it has been absorbed into the bloodstream. These medicines should therefore be used with caution, especially in people with widespread eczema:

• erythromycin
• itraconazole
• ketoconazole
• diltiazem.

There is a possibility that vaccines may be less effective in people using Protopic Ointment . This is because Protopic Ointment works by suppressing the activity of immune cells, and the medicine may be absorbed into the bloodstream in sufficient quantities to prevent the body forming adequate antibodies when a vaccine is received.