Pimecrolimus (Topical)

Brand Names : Elidel

Proper Use of This Medicine

Dosing - 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.

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

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).

The dose of pimecrolimus cream 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 pimecrolimus. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For cream dosage form
  • For atopic dermatitis
    • Adults - Gently apply cream to skin that is clean and dry two times a day. Do not cover the area with a bandage that sticks to the skin. If symptoms do not resolve in 6 weeks, consult your doctor.
    • Children over 2 years old - Gently apply cream to skin that is clean and dry two times a day. Do not cover the area with a bandage that sticks to the skin. If symptoms do not resolve in 6 weeks, consult your doctor.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Store at room temperature 77 �F.
• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Keep the medicine from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your health care professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.