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Total Elidel reports: 98.Elidel FDA safety alerts: 2005 2006 .
Reported deaths: 1 Reported hospitalizations: 20.
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Reported Elidel Side Effects: acute lymphocytic leukaemia, skin neoplasm excision, rash pustular, blister, basal cell carcinoma, pain in extremity, surgery, diarrhoea, lymphadenopathy, pruritus, dyspnoea.
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Elidel Side Effects Report #5073253-7Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ELIDEL problem on Dec 16, 2005. Female patient was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blister, blood sodium increased, body temperature decreased, burns second degree, congenital anomaly, rash pustular, skin exfoliation, thermal burn. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5075422-9
ELIDEL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 31, 2006. Male patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with eczema and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: non-hodgkin's lymphoma. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AZATHIOPRINE. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5085210-5
Physician from BRAZIL reported ELIDEL problem on Aug 15, 2006. Female patient, child 7 years of age, was diagnosed with vitiligo and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: basal cell carcinoma, skin neoplasm excision, thyroid disorder. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROTOPIC, SUNSCREEN AGENTS. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5093099-3
ELIDEL problem was reported by a Physician from BRAZIL on Aug 15, 2006. Female patient, child 7 years of age, was diagnosed with vitiligo and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: basal cell carcinoma, skin neoplasm excision, thyroid neoplasm. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROTOPIC, SUNSCREEN AGENTS. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5093103-2
Physician from RUSSIAN FEDERATION reported ELIDEL problem on July 21, 2006. Female patient, child 6 years of age, was diagnosed with dermatitis atopic and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pyoderma, rash pustular. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5093104-4
ELIDEL problem was reported by a Physician from RUSSIAN FEDERATION on Aug 17, 2006. Female patient, child 11 years of age, was diagnosed with dermatitis atopic and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pyoderma. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5097301-3
Physician from BRAZIL reported ELIDEL problem on Aug 15, 2006. Female patient, child 7 years of age, was diagnosed with vitiligo and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: basal cell carcinoma, skin neoplasm excision, thyroid neoplasm. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROTOPIC, SUNSCREEN AGENTS. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5101196-9
ELIDEL problem was reported by a Physician from AUSTRALIA on Aug 18, 2006. Female patient, child 8 years of age, was diagnosed with eczema and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: intraocular pressure increased. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with STEROIDS NOS, STEROIDS NOS. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5106517-9
Pharmacist from GERMANY reported ELIDEL problem on Aug 24, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with neurodermatitis and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: application site anaesthesia, application site irritation, application site paraesthesia, application site warmth, burning sensation, carpal tunnel syndrome, feeling hot, hypoaesthesia. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5114610-X
ELIDEL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 26, 2006. Female patient, child 2 years of age, weighting 23.79 lb, was diagnosed with eczema, ear infection and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: biopsy skin, lymphadenectomy, metastatic malignant melanoma, rash papular, skin neoplasm excision. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TYLENOL, AMOXIL, OMNICEF. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5118374-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ELIDEL problem on Sept 19, 2006. Male patient, 14 years of age, was diagnosed with dermatitis atopic and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysplastic naevus syndrome. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5120143-7
ELIDEL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 02, 2006. Male patient, weighting 240.0 lb, was diagnosed with erythema and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: lacrimal disorder, sinusitis, tooth disorder, toothache. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5121124-X
Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL reported ELIDEL problem on Sept 25, 2006. Female patient, 49 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with vitiligo and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: constipation, hysterectomy, uterine leiomyoma. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5121125-1
ELIDEL problem was reported by a Physician from BRAZIL on Aug 15, 2006. Female patient, child 7 years of age, was diagnosed with vitiligo and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: basal cell carcinoma, skin neoplasm excision, thyroid neoplasm. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROTOPIC, SUNSCREEN AGENTS, FLUTIVATE. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5126564-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ELIDEL problem on Oct 12, 2006. Male patient, 70 years of age, weighting 275.0 lb, was diagnosed with pruritus and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blister, dry skin, insomnia, oedema peripheral, pruritus, scratch, skin atrophy, skin chapped, skin discolouration. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5129098-2
ELIDEL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 16, 2006. Male patient, 70 years of age, weighting 270.0 lb, was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: ill-defined disorder, skin exfoliation. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5129408-6
Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS reported ELIDEL problem on Oct 09, 2006. Male patient, 25 years of age, was diagnosed with eczema and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: xeroderma. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5140001-1
ELIDEL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 26, 2006. Female patient, child 2 years of age, weighting 23.79 lb, was diagnosed with eczema, ear infection and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: biopsy skin, lymphadenectomy, metastatic malignant melanoma, rash papular, skin neoplasm excision. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TYLENOL, AMOXIL, OMNICEF. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5141291-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ELIDEL problem on Oct 23, 2006. Male patient was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: lymphoma. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5141958-5
ELIDEL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 17, 2006. Male patient, child 3 years of age, was diagnosed with rash and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: brain neoplasm. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5147918-2
Health Professional from KOREA, REPUBLIC OF reported ELIDEL problem on Oct 17, 2006. Male patient, child 8 years of age, was diagnosed with blepharitis and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: eyelid exfoliation, rash erythematous, tinea infection, trichophyton infection. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5147923-6
ELIDEL problem was reported by a Physician from BRAZIL on Aug 15, 2006. Female patient, child 7 years of age, was diagnosed with vitiligo and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: basal cell carcinoma, skin neoplasm excision, thyroid neoplasm. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROTOPIC, SUNSCREEN AGENTS, FLUTIVATE. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5148938-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ELIDEL problem on Nov 02, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with eczema and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: thyroid cancer. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5153043-7
ELIDEL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 02, 2006. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with eczema, hypertension and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: thyroid cancer, thyroidectomy. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BENICAR. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5153938-4
Physician from BRAZIL reported ELIDEL problem on Nov 07, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with vitiligo and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: application site irritation, dysuria, penis disorder. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5158470-X
ELIDEL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 02, 2006. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with eczema, hypertension and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: thyroidectomy. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BENICAR. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5161122-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ELIDEL problem on Oct 23, 2006. Male patient, 64 years of age, weighting 272.0 lb, was diagnosed with dermatitis and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: biopsy, erythema, lesion excision, lymphoma, skin lesion, swelling. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5164903-5
ELIDEL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN on Nov 23, 2006. Male patient, 31 years of age, was diagnosed with dermatitis atopic and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: phimosis. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5166688-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ELIDEL problem on Oct 23, 2006. Male patient, 64 years of age, weighting 272.0 lb, was diagnosed with dermatitis and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: biopsy, erythema, lesion excision, mycosis fungoides, skin lesion, swelling. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5166691-5
ELIDEL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 02, 2006. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with eczema, hypertension and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: papillary thyroid cancer, thyroidectomy. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BENICAR. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5168456-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ELIDEL problem on Nov 29, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with eczema and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, abnormal behaviour, acute lymphocytic leukaemia, anorexia, blister, chills, crying, diarrhoea, discomfort. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ELOCON, ATARAX. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5168908-X
ELIDEL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 27, 2006. Female patient, 24 years of age, was diagnosed with prophylaxis, pharyngitis and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amniotic fluid volume decreased, foetal heart rate abnormal, placental disorder, stillbirth. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROCARDIA, ANTIBIOTICS. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5176521-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ELIDEL problem on Nov 29, 2006. Male patient, weighting 24.99 lb, was diagnosed with eczema and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, abnormal behaviour, acute lymphocytic leukaemia, anorexia, blister, central line infection, chills, crying, diarrhoea. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ELOCON, ATARAX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5181130-6
ELIDEL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 15, 2006. Male patient, 52 years of age, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with eczema and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: immune system disorder. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5376282-9
Consumer or non-health professional from GREECE reported ELIDEL problem on June 20, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: tinea infection. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5378114-1
ELIDEL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 02, 2007. Female patient, 59 years of age, weighting 115.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypersensitivity and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, eye irritation, lacrimation increased, malaise, nasal congestion, ocular hyperaemia, pain, rhinorrhoea. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5387336-5
Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL reported ELIDEL problem on July 05, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with vitiligo, irritable bowel syndrome, eye disorder, flatulence, fibromyalgia, depression and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pain in extremity, peripheral nerve lesion, surgery. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZELMAC, ZADITEN, LUFTAL, CALCIUM CARBONATE, PANTOPRAZOLE, NIMESULIDE, FLUOXETINE, MENOPAX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5397374-4
ELIDEL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 23, 2007. Male patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with eczema and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysphonia, erythema, laryngeal oedema, laryngitis, pharyngolaryngeal pain, pneumonia, pruritus, rash erythematous, rash papular. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ADVAIR DISKUS, PERIDEX, DENTAL TREATMENT, ACETYLSALICYLATE, AMBIEN, DIOVAN. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5402659-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ELIDEL problem on July 30, 2007. Male patient, 50 years of age, weighting 228.0 lb, was diagnosed with seborrhoeic dermatitis and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: basal cell carcinoma. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5405694-X
ELIDEL problem was reported by a Physician from CHILE on July 26, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with dermatitis atopic and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: skin cancer, surgery. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5406005-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ELIDEL problem on Aug 02, 2007. Female patient, 46 years of age, weighting 125.0 lb, was diagnosed with eczema and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: b-cell lymphoma, dyspepsia, ear infection, fatigue, peptic ulcer, respiratory tract infection. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5409237-6
ELIDEL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GREECE on July 31, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with erythema and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dry skin, excoriation, exfoliative rash, lichenification, pruritus, rash erythematous, rash pustular, tinea cruris. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5409238-8
Consumer or non-health professional from GREECE reported ELIDEL problem on July 31, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with erythema and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dry skin, excoriation, exfoliative rash, lichenification, pruritus, rash erythematous, rash pustular, tinea cruris. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5430436-1
ELIDEL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Aug 21, 2007. Female patient, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with pigmentation disorder and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pain in extremity, surgery. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5447160-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ELIDEL problem on Sept 04, 2007. Male patient, child 6 years of age, was diagnosed with eczema and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: leukaemia. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5461128-0
ELIDEL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 14, 2007. Female patient, 38 years of age, was diagnosed with vitiligo and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: breast cancer female, mastectomy. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROTOPIC. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5461136-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ELIDEL problem on Sept 13, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with dermatitis and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hodgkin's disease. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Elidel Side Effects Report #5465261-9
ELIDEL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 19, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with rosacea and was treated with ELIDEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hodgkin's disease. ELIDEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Pimecrolimus Topical
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a603027.html
(pim e krow' li mus)IMPORTANT WARNING:
| A small number of patients who used pimecrolimus cream or another similar medication developed skin cancer or lymphoma (cancer in a part of the immune system). There is not enough information available to tell whether pimecrolimus cream caused these patients to develop cancer. Studies of transplant patients and laboratory animals and an understanding of the way pimecrolimus works suggest that there is possibility that people who use pimecrolimus cream have a greater risk of developing cancer. More study is needed to understand this risk.Follow these directions carefully to decrease the possible risk that you will develop cancer during your treatment with pimecrolimus cream: Use pimecrolimus cream only when you have symptoms of eczema. Stop using pimecrolimus cream when your symptoms go away or when your doctor tells you that you should stop. Do not use pimecrolimus cream continuously for a long time.Call your doctor if you have used pimecrolimus cream for 6 weeks and your eczema symptoms have not improved. A different medication may be needed.Call your doctor if your eczema symptoms come back after your treatment with pimecrolimus cream.Apply pimecrolimus cream only to skin that is affected by eczema. Use the smallest amount of cream that is needed to control your symptoms.Do not use pimecrolimus cream to treat eczema in children who are younger than 2 years old.Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had cancer, especially skin cancer, or any condition that affects your immune system. Ask your doctor if you are not sure if a condition that you have has affected your immune system. Pimecrolimus may not be right for you.Protect your skin from real and artificial sunlight during your treatment with pimecrolimus cream. Do not use sun lamps or tanning beds, and do not undergo ultraviolet light therapy. Stay out of the sunlight as much as possible during your treatment, even when the medication is not on your skin. If you need to be outside in the sun, wear loose fitting clothing to protect the treated skin, and ask your doctor about other ways to protect your skin from the sun.Your doctor or pharmacist will give you the manufacturer's patient information sheet (Medication Guide) when you begin treatment with pimecrolimus and each time you refill your prescription. Read the information carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. You can also visit the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website (http://www.fda.gov/cder) or the manufacturer's website to obtain the Medication Guide.Talk to your doctor about the risks of using pimecrolimus. |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Pimecrolimus is used to control the symptoms of eczema (atopic dermatitis; a skin disease that causes the skin to be dry and itchy and to sometimes develop red, scaly rashes). Pimecrolimus is only used to treat patients who cannot use other medications for eczema, or whose symptoms were not controlled by other medications. Pimecrolimus is in a class of medications called topical calcineurin inhibitors. It works by stopping the immune system from producing substances that may cause eczema.
How should this medicine be used?
Pimecrolimus comes as a cream to apply to the skin. It is usually applied twice a day for up to 6 weeks at a time. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Apply pimecrolimus cream exactly as directed. Do not apply more or less of it or apply it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Pimecrolimus cream is only for use on the skin. Be careful not to get pimecrolimus cream in your eyes or mouth. If you get pimecrolimus cream in your eyes, rinse them with cold water. If you swallow pimecrolimus cream, call your doctor.
To use the cream, follow these steps:
- Wash your hands with soap and water.
- Be sure that the skin in the affected area is dry.
- 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.
- Wash your hands with soap and water to remove any leftover pimecrolimus cream. Do not wash your hands if you are treating them with pimecrolimus cream.
- You may cover the treated areas with normal clothing, but do not use any bandages, dressings, or wraps.
- Be careful not to wash the cream off of affected areas of your skin. Do not swim, shower, or bathe immediately after applying pimecrolimus cream. Ask your doctor if you should apply more pimecrolimus cream after you swim, shower, or bathe.
- After you apply pimecrolimus cream and allow time for it be completely absorbed into your skin, you may apply moisturizers, sunscreen, or makeup to the affected area. Ask your doctor about the specific products you plan to use.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before using pimecrolimus cream,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to pimecrolimus or any other medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: antifungals such as fluconazole (Diflucan), itraconazole (Sporanox), and ketoconazole (Nizoral); calcium channel blockers such as diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac, others), and verapamil (Calan, Isoptin, Verelan); cimetidine (Tagamet); clarithromycin (Biaxin); cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune); danazol (Danocrine); delavirdine (Rescriptor); erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Erythrocin); fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem); fluvoxamine (Luvox); HIV protease inhibitors such as indinavir (Crixivan), and ritonavir (Norvir); isoniazid (INH, Nydrazid); metronidazole (Flagyl); nefazodone; oral contraceptives (birth control pills); other ointments, creams, or lotions; troleandomycin (TAO); and zafirlukast (Accolate). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had Netherton's syndrome (an inherited condition that causes the skin to be red, itchy, and scaly), redness and peeling of most of your skin, any other skin disease, or any type of skin infection, especially chicken pox, shingles (a skin infection in people who have had chicken pox in the past), herpes (cold sores), or eczema herpeticum (viral infection that causes fluid filled blisters to form on the skin of people who have eczema). Also tell your doctor if your eczema rash has turned crusty or blistered or if you think that your eczema rash is infected.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking pimecrolimus, call your doctor.
- ask your doctor about the safe use of alcohol during your treatment with pimecrolimus cream. Your face may become flushed or red or feel hot if you drink alcohol during your treatment.
- avoid exposure to chicken pox, shingles and other viruses. If you are exposed to one of these viruses while using pimecrolimus, call your doctor immediately.
- you should know that good skin care and moisturizers may help relieve the dry skin caused by eczema. Talk to your doctor about the moisturizers you should use, and always apply them after applying pimecrolimus cream.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Talk to your doctor about eating grapefruit and drinking grapefruit juice while taking this medicine.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not apply extra cream to make up for a missed dose.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Pimecrolimus may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- burning, warmth, stinging, soreness, or redness in the areas where you applied pimecrolimus (call your doctor if this lasts more than 1 week)
- warts, bumps, or other growths on skin
- eye irritation
- headache
- cough
- red, stuffy or runny nose
- nosebleed
- diarrhea
- painful menstrual periods
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- sore or red throat
- fever
- flu-like symptoms
- ear pain, discharge, and other signs of infection
- hives
- new or worsening rash
- itching
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- crusting, oozing, blistering or other signs of skin infection
- cold sores
- chicken pox or other blisters
- swollen glands in the neck
Pimecrolimus may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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