Drug Uses

Elidel is a prescription put on your skin (topical) to treat , also known as eczema. Elidel is for use on the . Elidel is for children age 2 years . You Elidel or intermittent of treatment. Intermittent and , as directed by your doctor. You it on all of your skin, including and neck.

How Taken

Apply a thin layer of Elidel cream 1% to the twice rub in gently . Elidel may be used on all , including , neck. Elidel should be used for as long as signs persist. Treatment should be discontinued if resolution of disease occurs. If symptoms 6 weeks, the be re-evaluated. The safety of Elidel occlusion, which systemic exposure, has evaluated. Elidel not be used dressings.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not use Elidel without to your doctor if you congenital Netherton's syndrome. Before using Elidel, tell if you: have a skin infection; have a disease of the ; or are other type of skin product (e.g., cream, ointment, lotion, etc.). You be able to use Elidel, or you a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you of the above. Elidel is in the category C. This it is not Elidel an unborn baby. Do not medication talking to your doctor if you or are planning to become treatment. It is not Elidel breast milk. Do not medication talking to your doctor if you -feeding a baby. Elidel is not use by children 2 years of age.

Missed Dose

Use dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the , skip you missed, and the scheduled dose.

Possible Side Effects

The side effect at the site of application is burning or a feeling of warmth. The is usually mild or moderate, occurring in the first 5 days of treatment, and usually clears up in a few days. See if an application is severe or persists than 1 week. Other effects , and -term , common cold/stuffy nose, influenza, sore throat, fever, viral infection, and cough. Some get infections (like , chicken pox, or shingles), warts, or swollen (glands).

Storage

Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C-30°C (59°F-86°F). Do not freeze.

Overdose

There no experience of overdose with Elidel cream 1%. If oral , medical be sought.

More Information

Avoid sun lamps, tanning beds, and UVA or UVB light. If you need to be outdoors Elidel, wear that treated the sun. Also, ask what of protection sun may be needed. Unless by your doctor, do not other on the with Elidel.

Disclaimer

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