Tacrolimus is the generic version of the topical drug Protopic, which is used  to treat eczema (a skin condition that causes redness, dryness, and itchiness). The prescription medicine is in a class of drugs known as topical calcineurin inhibitors.
Merge this question into. Split and merge into it. Answer by Briesmom. Confidence votes 9. It is impossible to taste substances with a dry tongue because when the tongue is wet, the wetness releases the action of tasting.the tongue has to be wet so that the afferent fibers from the taste buds can send the chemical compounds to the brain to be identified.erge this question into. Split and merge into it. Answer by Briesmom. Confidence votes 9. It is impossible to taste substances with a dry tongue because when the tongue is wet, the wetness releases the action of tasting.
Saliva helps you taste food and drinks and it helps you digest food. It flushes food particles away from your teeth and helps prevent tooth decay. Another name for dry mouth is xerostomia. More than 400 types of medications can cause dry mouth, including: 1  non-prescription drugs for allergies and cold symptoms, and. 2  many prescription drugs for high blood pressure, 3  overactive bladder, and.