How Elidel should be taken.
Apply a thin layer of Elidel cream 1% to the affected skin twice daily and rub in gently and completely. Elidel may be used on all skin surfaces, including the head, neck.
Elidel should be used twice daily for as long as signs and symptoms persist. Treatment should be discontinued if resolution of disease occurs. If symptoms persist beyond 6 weeks, the patient should be re-evaluated. The safety of Elidel Cream under occlusion, which may promote systemic exposure, has not been evaluated. Elidel cream should not be used with occlusive dressings.
Precautions or Warnings for Elidel
Do not use Elidel without first talking to your physician if you have the congenital skin disorder Netherton\'s syndrome.
Before using Elidel, tell your physician if you: have a skin infection; have a disease of the immune system; or are using any other type of skin product (e.g., cream, ointment, lotion, etc.).
You may not be able to use Elidel, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Elidel is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether Elidel will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medication without first talking to your physician if you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether Elidel passes into breast milk. Do not use this medication without first talking to your physician if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Elidel is not approved for use by children younger than 2 years of age.
What to do if you miss a dose of Elidel
Use the What to do if you miss a dose of Elidel as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the dose you missed, and use only the next regularly scheduled dose.
Side effects that may be possible for Elidel
The most common side effect at the site of application is burning or a feeling of warmth. The burning feeling is usually mild or moderate, occurring in the first 5 days of treatment, and the burning usually clears up in a few days. See your physician if an application site reaction is severe or persists for more than 1 week.
Other common side effects include headache, and with long-term intermittent use, common cold/stuffy nose, influenza, sore throat, fever, viral infection, and cough. Some people may get herpes skin infections (like cold sores, chicken pox, or shingles), warts, or swollen lymph nodes (glands).
How to store Elidel
Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C-30°C (59°F-86°F). Do not freeze.
What to do when overdosing on Elidel
There has been no experience of overdose with Elidel cream 1%. If oral ingestion occurs, medical advice should be sought.
Other information on Elidel
Avoid sunlight and sun lamps, tanning beds, and treatments with UVA or UVB light. If you need to be outdoors after applying Elidel, wear loose clothing that protects the treated area from the sun. Also, ask your physician what other type of protection from the sun may be needed.
Unless otherwise instructed by your physician, do not apply any other skin products on the areas treated with Elidel.
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Elidel data on this page is for your information purposes only, it is not intended that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of this medication or any other in conjunction. By all means, this is general information only, and should not be relied on for any purpose. This information should not be construed as containing specific diagnosis, advice, or instructions for any particular patient. We disclaim all responsibility for the reliability and accuracy of this information, and/or any consequences arising from the use of this information, including adverse consequences or damage to persons or property, however such adverse consequences or damage may happen. Either expressed or implied, no warranty is made in regards to this information.
