What is Elidel pimecrolimus cream used for?

ELIDEL Cream, 1% is a prescription medicine used on the skin (topical) to treat mild to moderate eczema (atopic dermatitis). ELIDEL Cream, 1% is for adults and children age 2 years and older who do not have a weakened immune system.

Is Elidel safe for face?

Yes, you can apply Elidel to your face. And you may be able to use a moisturizer in combination with the drug. When you apply Elidel to your face (or the rest of your body), put the medication only on areas of skin that have eczema. You should avoid getting Elidel cream in your eyes, mouth, and nose.

Can you use pimecrolimus on your face?

Apply a thin layer of pimecrolimus cream to all affected areas of your skin. You can apply pimecrolimus to all affected skin surfaces including your head, face, and neck. Rub the cream into your skin gently and completely.

Is pimecrolimus a steroid?

Elidel (pimecrolimus) is not a steroid. Instead, it belongs to a class of medications called calcineurin inhibitors, which block a protein in our bodies that typically activates the immune system.

Does pimecrolimus weaken immune system?

What is pimecrolimus topical? Pimecrolimus is an immunosuppressant. It works by decreasing your body’s immune system to help slow down the growth of atopic dermatitis (eczema) on your skin.

Can I put moisturizer over pimecrolimus?

You may use moisturizers to lessen dryness of the affected areas of your skin. Apply the moisturizer after using this medicine.

How fast does pimecrolimus cream work?

You should expect to see some improvement in your skin within a week or two of starting treatment. If there is no improvement in your skin after using pimecrolimus cream for six weeks, you should see your doctor again for further advice.

How long does pimecrolimus take to work?

When pimecrolimus 1% cream has been applied to adult atopics, improvement has been observed as early as the first week, with a 72% reduction in severity after 3 weeks.

How do I know if Elidel is working?

What is Elidel (pimecrolimus)?

Elidel (pimecrolimus) is a prescription drug applied to the skin as a cream to treat eczema (atopic dermatitis) in people who haven’t responded well to other therapies. 1 Elidel is a type of drug known as a calcineurin inhibitor, which works by decreasing the inflammation that causes the red, irritated, and itchy skin of eczema.

How much pimecrolimus is in Lidel 1%?

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Cream, 1%. Each gram of ELIDEL Cream, 1% contains 10 mg of pimecrolimus in a whitish cream base. Close. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS ELIDEL Cream, 1% is contraindicated in individuals with a history of hypersensitivity to pimecrolimus or any of the components of the cream.

What is the composition of Elidel 10mg cream?

Elidel® 10mg/g cream. 2. Qualitative and quantitative composition 1 g of cream contains 10 mg of pimecrolimus. 10 mg benzyl alcohol, 40 mg cetyl alcohol, 40 mg stearyl alcohol, and 50 mg propylene glycol (E 1520) in 1 g of cream.

What are the excipients of pimecrolimus?

1 g of cream contains 10 mg of pimecrolimus. 10 mg benzyl alcohol, 40 mg cetyl alcohol, 40 mg stearyl alcohol, and 50 mg propylene glycol (E 1520) in 1 g of cream. For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1.