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A member asked:
I use protopic(just dab)for skin issue on side of mouth. is it harmful for my 5mnth old if when i cuddle him, he accidentaly comes in contact with it?
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No: Protopic , despite the Black Box warnings, is quite safe even applied directly on a 5-month old. It is unfortunate that the Black Box warning and its high cost have prevented it from being more commonly used for skin conditions particularly atopic dermatitis.
Answered 3/16/2015
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