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Who should not use ELIDEL? If you are pregnant or a nursing mother , you should use ELIDEL only if your doctor determines that it is clearly necessary. It is not known if the medicine in ELIDEL will pass through your milk to the baby.
If you have a skin condition called Netherton's syndrome, ask your doctor before you start using ELIDEL.
If you are allergic to ELIDEL or any of its ingredients. The active ingredient is pimecrolimus. If you need to know the in active ingredients, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
If you think you have a viral infection of your skin, like chicken pox or herpes, do not apply ELIDEL on these areas. Check with your doctor about what to do. Before you start using ELIDEL, tell your doctor if you are:
using any other prescription medicines, non-prescription (over-the-counter) medicines, supplements or herbal medicines. Some medicines should be used carefully if you use ELIDEL.
receiving any form of light therapy (photo therapy, UVA or UVB) on your skin.
using any other type of skin product.
pregnant or planning to become pregnant. ELIDEL may not be right for you. How should I use ELIDEL? Text Continues Below
Use ELIDEL only to treat eczema that has been diagnosed by a doctor.
Wash your hands before using ELIDEL. Use ELIDEL only on your skin. Apply a thin layer of ELIDEL to the affected skin twice daily as directed by your doctor. You can apply ELIDEL Cream on affected areas on all skin surfaces, including your face, head, and neck. Avoid contact with your eyes. You can use moisturizers with ELIDEL. Because the skin of patients with eczema can be very dry, you should discuss good skin care practices with your doctor to keep your skin healthy and moisturized. If you use moisturizers, apply them after ELIDEL. If you are a caregiver applying ELIDEL Cream to a patient, or if you are a patient who is not treating your hands, wash your hands with soap and water after applying ELIDEL. This should remove any cream left on the hands. Page: << Prev | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Next >>
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