Warnings


What may interact with Elidel?

-alcoholic beverages or medicines containing high percentages of alcohol
-calcium channel blockers like diltiazem, nifedipine, nimodipine, nisoldipine
-certain medicines used to treat fungal infections like itraconazole, ketoconazole, and fluconazole
-cimetidine
-erythromycin
-vaccines

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Elidel?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-cold sores or shingles
-decreased immune function
-Netherton''s syndrome
-receiving any form of light therapy (phototherapy, UVA, or UVB) to your skin
-skin infection
-an unusual or allergic reaction to pimecrolimus, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Elidel?

Improvements to your skin may occur after the first few weeks of treatment. Even though your skin looks better, it is important to keep using the cream as instructed by your health care provider. If you do not notice an improvement in your condition within 6 weeks or if your condition gets worse, tell your health care professional.

Avoid sunlight, sun lamps, tanning beds and treatment with UVA or UVB light while using this medicine. If you need to be outdoors after applying the cream, wear loose fitting clothing that protects the treated area from the sun. Ask your health care provider what other type of sun protection you should use.

Do not cover the skin being treated with bandages, dressings, or wraps. Unless otherwise instructed by your health care provider, do not apply another type of skin product on top of this medicine. However, you can wear normal clothing over the treated areas.

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

While you are using this medicine, drinking alcohol may cause the skin or face to become flushed or red and feel hot. Let your doctor or health care professional know if you notice such reactions.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Do not freeze.