What non medicinal ingredients are in protopic ung?

What “non-medicinal ingredients” are listed for Protopic ointment?

The non-medicinal ingredients for Protopic (tacrolimus) ointment are listed as:

- Propylene glycol
- White petrolatum
- Paraffin oil
- Polysorbate 80
- Cetostearyl alcohol
- Macrogol 20 cetostearyl ether
- Glycerol monostearate
- Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) [1]

Does the ingredient list change by strength or formulation?

The non-medicinal ingredient list above is for Protopic ointment. Different tacrolimus formulations (for example, oral capsules vs. topical formulations) can have different inactive ingredients, so it’s best to match the ingredient list to the exact product form you have (ointment vs. other formulations) and the market/label you’re reading. [1]

Where to check the exact label for your country and product?

For the most accurate “non-medicinal ingredients” list, check the patient information insert or product monograph for your specific Protopic package and strength, since labels are region-dependent. A label reference for Protopic includes the inactive ingredients shown above. [1]

Sources

1. https://www.drugs.com/ingredient-protopic.html