Elidel Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

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Pimecrolimus

Indications/Uses

Short-term symptomatic treatment of atopic eczema & intermittent long-term prevention therapy for progression to flares of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in patients ≥3 mth.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Apply thin layer to affected areas bd. Rub in gently & completely.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to pimecrolimus, other macrolactams.

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Special Precautions

Discontinue use in presence of dermatological bacterial or fungal infection & acute infectious mononucleosis. Severe application site reaction. Not to be used in patients w/ congenital or acquired immunodeficiencies or on immunosuppression therapy. Not to be applied to potentially or pre-malignant skin lesions, areas affected by acute cutaneous viral infections. Not recommended in patients w/ Netherton's syndrome or erythrodermic patients. Transplant patients; severely inflamed &/or damaged skin. May cause local skin reactions due to cetyl & stearyl alcohol; allergic reactions & mild local irritation due to benzyl alcohol; skin irritation due to propylene glycol. Monitor patients who develop lymphadenopathy. Not to be applied under occlusion. Avoid contact w/ eyes & mucous membranes. Minimize or avoid exposure to sunlight or UV light. Long-term use. Not to be used during pregnancy. Lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Application site burning. Application site reactions eg, irritation, pruritus & erythema; skin infections eg, folliculitis.

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Drug Interactions

Not recommended to apply onto vaccination sites.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Other Dermatologicals

ATC Classification

D11AH02 - pimecrolimus ; Belongs to the class of agents for atopic dermatitis, excluding corticosteroids. Used in the treatment of atopic dermatitis.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Elidel cream 1%

Packing/Price

15 g x 1's

Elidel

pimecrolimus

Manufacturer:

Mylan Healthcare

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma