Elidel
Elidel is the only steroid-free prescription cream for people who have mild or
moderate eczema (atopic dermatitis).
The following information is intended to supplement,
not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist
or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that
use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Please consult your
healthcare professional before using this or any other prescription or
non-prescription medication.
Uses of Elidel
Elidel is the only steroid-free prescription cream for people who have mild or
moderate eczema (atopic dermatitis).
Elidel Directions
Eczema symptoms may come and go. Don't wait until they turn into a flare-up
or an outbreak. At the first signs or symptoms of an eczema flare, apply a
thin layer of Elidel, twice daily, to the affected area(s). Continue to apply
it twice daily until your rash is healed. If they come back, you can start
and stop Elidel treatment as directed by your doctor. If your symptoms don't
improve in 6 weeks, or if they get worse, see your doctor.
Elidel Side Effects
The most common side effects of Elidel are a feeling of warmth or burning
where the cream was applied, which is generally mild and goes away within a
few days; headache, cold-like symptoms such as stuffy nose, sore throat,
and cough, and, rarely, viral skin infection. When using Elidel, you should
avoid unprotected exposure to the sun or sun lamps.
Elidel Precautions
Avoid sunlight and sun lamps, tanning beds, and treatment with UVA or UVB
light. If you need to be outdoors after applying Elidel, wear loose fitting
clothing that protects the treated area from the sun. In addition, ask your
doctor what other type of protection from the sun you should use.
If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, you should use Elidel only if your
doctor determines that it is clearly necessary. It is not known if the
medicine in Elidel will pass through your milk to the baby. If you have a
skin condition called Netherton's syndrome, ask your doctor before you start using it.
If you think you have a viral infection of your skin, like chicken pox or herpes,
do not apply Elidel on these areas.
Drug Interactions with Elidel
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may
use, especially: other topical medications. Do not start or stop any medicine
without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Elidel Notes
Do not share Elidel with other people.
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