Safely Buy Elidel ( Pimecrolimus ) from Canada Prescriptions Plus.

Indications

Elidel is a prescription medication used to treat mild to moderate eczema (atopic dermatitis), a common skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. Its active ingredient is pimecrolimus, which belongs to a class of drugs called calcineurin inhibitors.

Elidel is a steroid-free cream that works by decreasing the body’s immune response to reduce inflammation in the skin.

Use and Dosage

Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start using pimecrolimus each time you get a refill. If you have any questions regarding the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Wash your hands with soap and water before using this medication. Apply a thin layer to the affected areas of the skin, usually twice daily or as directed by your doctor. Rub the medication into the skin gently and completely. Wash your hands after using this product unless your hands are being treated. If your doctor recommends a moisturizer, apply it after this medication.

Pimecrolimus is for use on the skin only. Avoid getting this medication in your eyes or on the inside of your nose or mouth. Do not apply this medication to open wounds or infected areas. Do not cover the treated area with plastic or waterproof bandages unless directed to do so by your doctor. Do not bathe, shower or swim right after applying this medication.

Use this medication exactly as directed. Your doctor may instruct you to stop using it once your eczema has cleared up and to start using it again if signs or symptoms reappear. Consult your doctor for details.

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Elidel:

• Hives
• Difficulty breathing
• Swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• Severe pain, burning, itching, or stinging
• New or worsened skin symptoms (warts, unusual rash or skin lesions, blistering, or oozing)
• A mole that has changed in size or color
• Symptoms of viral skin infection – cold sores around your mouth, skin sores or blisters, scabs, itching, and tingling

Common Elidel side effects include:

• Burning, stinging, or soreness of treated skin (especially during the first few days of treatment)
• Viral skin infection
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Headache
• Fever, chills, body aches, sore throat, cough, swollen glands

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

Cautions

You should not use Elidel if you are allergic to pimecrolimus.

Not approved for anyone younger than 2 years old.

To make sure Elidel is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• Skin cancer
• A bacterial or viral skin infection (including herpes or chickenpox)
• Netherton’s syndrome (a genetic skin disorder)
• A weak immune system (caused by disease or by using certain medicine)

A small number of people using pimecrolimus or tacrolimus skin medications have developed skin cancer or lymphoma. However, it is not known if either of these medicines causes cancer. Ask your doctor about your risk.

It is not known if pimecrolimus topical will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

Do not breastfeed.

Form and Strengths

Elidel is available in the following form and strengths:

Elidel cream:

• 1%

FAQ

What happens if I miss a dose?

Apply the medicine as soon as you can but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not apply two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medicine.

What should I avoid while using Elidel?

Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes, nose, mouth, rectum, or vagina. If this does happen, wipe off the cream and rinse the area with cold water.

Avoid sunlight, tanning beds, and phototherapy treatments with ultraviolet light. Wear loose clothing over treated skin. Ask your doctor before using sunscreen on treated skin.

Do not share this medicine with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.

Drinking alcohol while using this medicine can cause warmth, flushing, or redness in your skin or face.

Avoid using other medications on the areas you treat with Elidel unless your doctor tells you to.

Resources:

1. https://www.drugs.com/elidel.html#side-effects
2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2014/021302s018lbl.pdf
3. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-22383/elidel-topical/details