Tacliment Eye Ointment is a medicine used to treat allergic eye disease. It also prevents rejection after corneal transplant surgery. It works by suppressing the action of a protein (calcineurin). Tacliment Eye Ointment decreases the production of inflammatory chemicals by certain immune cells (T lymphocytes) and relieves redness and swelling. Never use Tacliment 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 Tacliment Eye Ointment include eye irritation and burning sensation. Do not use Tacliment Eye Ointment if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding.

• Burning sensation
• Diarrhea
• Increased glucose level in blood
• Increased thirst
• Kidney damage
• Liver damage
• Nausea
• Stomach pain

If you miss a dose of Tacliment Eye Ointment, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class::Macrolide Lactams|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::ANTI NEOPLASTICS|Action Class::Immunosuppressant- Calcineurin inhibitors

• Q. Q. Does Tacliment Eye Ointment have an abuse potential??
  Ans: No, Tacliment 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.
• Q. Q. What is Tacliment Eye Ointment? What is it used for??
  Ans: Tacliment 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. Tacliment Eye Ointment alters the abnormal immune response, relieves the inflammation and itching and also helps in preventing frequent flare-ups.
• Q. Q. What are the side effects of Tacliment Eye Ointment??
  Ans: The most common side effects of Tacliment 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.
• Q. Q. How does Tacliment Eye Ointment act??
  Ans: Tacliment 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.
• Q. Q. How to use Tacliment Eye Ointment??
  Ans: Remember to wash your hands before and after instilling Tacliment 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 Tacliment Eye Ointment unless directed by your doctor and try not to miss any doses.
• Q. Q. What other precautions should I take while using Tacliment Eye Ointment??
  Ans: If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before using Tacliment 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.

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