Elidel is used for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema. Elidel is for external use only. Elidel may be applied on all affected areas including the face and neck. Elidel may be prescribed for long-term or intermittent treatment. Elidel is recommended for use by adults and children over 2 years of age.
Elidel cream 1% should be applied to the affected area twice daily until symptoms subside. When the condition disappears, the treatment with Elidel must be terminated. Rub in until fully absorbed. Elidel may be applied on all affected areas including the face and neck. Do not combine Elidel cream with occlusive dressings. The safety of Elidel Cream under occlusion, which may cause systemic reactions, has not been determined. If symptoms persist longer than 6 weeks, the patient should be re-evaluated.
Warnings Precautions
If you have been diagnosed with the congenital skin disorder Netherton’s syndrome, do not use Elidel before consulting your doctor first. If you have a skin infection; immune system disease; or are using any other type of skin products (e.g., cream, ointment, lotion, etc.), notify your doctor before beginning the treatment with Elidel. Dosage adjustment or special monitoring may be required if you have any of the above-listed conditions and in some cases the use of Elidel may not be recommended at all. Elidel is in the C FDA pregnancy category, meaning that its effect on the fetus is not known. It is also not clear whether Elidel is passed onto breast milk. If you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant during treatment, or you are breast-feeding, do not use Elidel without consulting your doctor first. Elidel is not approved for use by children younger than 2 years of age.
Missing a Dose
In case of missing a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at the same time in order to make up for the missed dose.
Possible Side Effects
A burning sensation or a feeling of warmth is the most common side effect of Elidel. It is normally mild or moderate, and subsides after the first 5 days of treatment. In case the reaction persists for more than 1 week, contact your doctor for advice. Headaches, and in the case of long-term intermittent use, common cold/stuffy nose, influenza, sore throat, fever, viral infection, and cough are among the other reported side effects of Elidel. Herpes skin infections (like cold sores, chicken pox, or shingles), warts, or swollen lymph nodes (glands) have also been reported on rare occasions.
Storage
Store at 25?°C (77?°F). Variations in temperature of between 15?°C and 30?°C (59?°F-86?°F) are permitted. Do not freeze.
Overdose
No cases of an overdose with Elidel cream 1% have been reported. In case of ingestion of Elidel, seek medical advice.
More Information
Unless otherwise instructed by your doctor, do not use other skin products on the areas treated with Elidel. If you are undergoing therapy with Elidel, sunlight and sun lamps, tanning beds, and treatments with UVA or UVB light should be avoided. If you are performing outdoor activities after the application of Elidel, wear loose clothing that protects the treated area from the sun. Consult your doctor if you need to apply further sun protection measures.
Elidel resources:
http://www.drugs.com/elidel.html
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/elidel_ad.htm
http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/elidel/default.htm
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