Elidel

Elidel, used for skin care, is the only steroid-free prescription cream for people who have mild or moderate eczema (a-topic dermatitis).

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.

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