Pimecrolimus 1% cream (Elidel) is a topical calcineurin inhibitor used to treat mild-to-moderate eczema:atopic dermatitis in adults and children 2 years and older.
It works by inhibiting T-cell activation to reduce inflammation.
Common side effects include burning or irritation at the application site, and other effects can include headache, fever, and cold-like symptoms.
It is used to control eczema symptoms like itching and redness, particularly for patients who cannot use or do not respond well to other treatments.
It belongs to the class of medications called topical calcineurin inhibitors.
It stops the immune system from producing substances that cause skin inflammation.
Applying a thin layer of 1% cream to affected areas twice daily.
It should be used for short-term or intermittent long-term treatment.
Occlusive dressings are avoided, as is applying to infected areas and it is not used on children under 2 years old.
Sun Exposure is avoided.
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