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(pim e KROE li mus)
U.S. Brand Names
Elidel®
Canadian Brand Names
Elidel®
Mexican Brand Names
Elidel
Pharmacologic Category
Immunosuppressant Agent; Topical Skin Product
What key warnings should I know about before taking this medicine?
• Long-term use of pimecrolimus may increase your risk of cancer. This medicine is not for use in children younger than 2 years of age.
• This medicine does not mix well with many medicines. Serious reactions may occur. Check all medicines with healthcare provider.
• Please read the medication guide.
Reasons not to take this medicine
• Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 2 years of age.
• If you have an allergy to pimecrolimus or any other part of this medicine.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
• If you have a skin infection.
How does it work?
• Pimecrolimus prevents inflammation.
How is it best taken?
• Do not take this medicine by mouth. For skin only. Keep out of mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).
• Apply a thin layer to the affected skin and rub in gently.
• If you are not treating the skin on your hands, wash your hands after applying.
• Stop medicine when condition is gone.
• Restart medicine if signs and symptoms reappear.
• If your symptoms do not improve after 6 weeks if treatment, talk with heathcare provider.
What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)
• Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.
• Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
What should I monitor?
• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
How should I store this medicine?
• Store at room temperature.
General statements
• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.
• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
Created: 2005-04-07 17:09:56.0
Modified: 2010-03-09 08:31:09.0
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