Elidel

The proper way to use

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

Infections in the affected areas should be treated before starting treatment with pimecrolimus cream.

Apply a thin layer of pimecrolimus cream and rub it in well to cover the affected areas.

Do not use this medicine in the eyes and do not swallow it.

Wash hands thoroughly after applying pimecrolimus cream, unless your hands are part of the area for treatment.

Use of this medicine may cause reactions at the site of application such as a mild to moderate feeling of warmth and/or sensation of burning. You should contact your doctor if this reaction is severe or persists for more than 1 week.

While using pimecrolimus, if symptoms of your skin condition go away, consult your doctor.

If after your doctor tells you to stop using pimecrolimus, your skin condition reoccurs, consult your doctor.

Do not use any occlusive dressings (a dressing that seals the area that is being treated such as a plastic exercise suit or plastic wraps used to store foods).

Do not bathe, shower or swim right after applying this medicine. This could wash off the cream.

• For cream dosage form
  • For atopic dermatitis
    • Adults—Gently apply cream to skin that is clean and dry two times a day. Stop using when the signs and symptoms of eczema, such as itching, rash, and redness go away, as directed by your doctor.
    • Children over 2 years old—Gently apply cream to skin that is clean and dry two times a day. Stop using when the signs and symptoms of eczema, such as itching, rash, and redness go away, as directed by your doctor.
    • Children under 2 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.