Elidel
Pimecrolimus
Ingredients & Drug Type
Elidel is listed as Dermatology containing Pimecrolimus. A dermatology medicine used on the skin or by mouth depending on the active ingredient.
- Active ingredient
- Pimecrolimus
- Therapeutic class
- Dermatology
- Dosage form
- Cream
- Strength
- 1%
Dosing
- Adult
- مرتين يومياً
- Frequency
- مرة أو مرتين يومياً
- Route
- topical
- Frequency: مرة أو مرتين يومياً.
- Route: topical.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Instructions: استعمال خارجي على الجلد المتأثر فقط
Medical Overview
Elidel is listed as Dermatology containing Pimecrolimus. A dermatology medicine used on the skin or by mouth depending on the active ingredient.
Elidel (pimecrolimus) — facial eczema’s diplomat: calcineurin inhibition with zero steroid architecture (no atrophy, telangiectasia or glaucoma ever) ruling the face, eyelids, neck and folds from 3 months of age. The famous first-days sting fades within a week (forewarned is retained); proactive twice-weekly maintenance on habitual sites prevents flares; alcohol-flush quirk documented; treat active skin infections first.
Uses / Indications
- Atopic eczema
- Acne, allergy, inflammation, skin infection, or itching depending on diagnosis.
Side Effects
- **اللسعة والحرارة الافتتاحية** (شبه قاعدة بأيامه الأولى — دقائق وتزول
- وتختفي بأسبوع مع ترميم الحاجز: من يعرفها مسبقاً يكمل)
- حكة عابرة
- واحمرار مع الكحول لدى قلة (احمرار وجه مميز بعد كأس — طريف موثق). لا آثار كورتيزون البنيوية إطلاقاً.
- Irritation, dryness, redness, itching, or local allergy.
Contraindications
- عدوى جلدية نشطة بموضعه (هربس
- موللوسكم
- جرثومي — تُعالج أولاً: مثبط مناعة موضعي)
- مثبَّطو المناعة الجهازيون
- وحساسيته. لا يوضع تحت ضماد محكم.
- Deep wounds, severe infection, or ingredient allergy without medical assessment.
Warnings
- أخبر مريضك عن اللسعة قبل أول تطبيق — نصف حالات الهجر المبكر سببها مفاجأتها لا خطرها. طبقة رقيقة مرتين يومياً حتى الصفاء ثم **الصيانة الاستباقية** (مرتان أسبوعياً على مواقع الغدر المعتادة) هي فلسفته الحديثة الرابحة. الترطيب اليومي السخي يبقى ملك الأكزيما وكل ما عداه وزراء. شمس معتدلة بحماية (احتياط عائلته القياسي). هبّة تقاوم أسبوعين = جلدية. احجز عبر كلينكس جو.
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes unless the product is intended for that area.
Drug Interactions
- لا جهازية عملياً (امتصاصه ضئيل). الكحول: احمرار الوجه الموصوف لدى المستعدين. لا يُجمع بنفس البقعة مع كورتيزون (تسلسل بترتيب الجلدية لا خلط).
- Tell your clinician about other skin products, especially peels, steroids, and topical antibiotics.
Patient Guidance
- Apply a thin layer only to the affected area.
- Wash hands after use.
- Use sun protection with photosensitizing medicines.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Elidel?
Elidel contains Pimecrolimus and is categorized as Dermatology. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Elidel?
Catalog dosing information includes: مرتين يومياً. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Elidel?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Elidel be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.