Treatment for an inflammation of the skin called atopic dermatitis (eczema)
£28.55 – £85.65
CompareCompareElidel Cream is used to help reduce the redness, itching, and swelling of skin conditions such as eczema. Elidel Cream contains Pimecrolimus 1%. This active ingredient helps prevent the body from releasing substances that cause inflammation. Elidel Cream is recommended for adults and children 3 months of age or older. It should be applied twice a day.
Elidel cream specifically treats an inflammation of the skin called atopic dermatitis (eczema). It works in the cells in the skin that cause the inflammation and characteristic redness and itching of eczema.
Elidel cream can be used to treat signs and symptoms of mild or moderate eczema (e.g. redness and itch) in children aged 3 months – 17 years and adults. When used to treat early signs and symptoms it can prevent progression to severe flare-ups.
Elidel cream does not contain any steroids.
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The price of Elidel Cream starts from £28.55
You can buy Elidel Cream at Dock Pharmacy Essex UK, UK Online Pharmacy.
Elidel Cream is not available to buy over the counter. You need a prescription to buy Elidel Cream
How to use Elidel cream
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
You can use Elidel on all skin areas, including the head, face and neck and in the folds of the skin.
The cream should be applied twice daily, for instance once in the morning and once in the evening.
You can use moisturisers (emollients) with Elidel. If you use moisturisers, they can be applied immediately after Elidel.
Do not bath, shower or swim right after applying Elidel. This could wash off the cream.
What you need to know before you use Elidel cream
Carefully follow all instructions given to you by your doctor. Read the following information before you use Elidel cream. Do not use Elidel cream • If you are allergic to pimecrolimus or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6). Warnings and precautions Do not smoke or go near naked flames – risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it. Speak to your doctor before using Elidel if you have a weakened immune system (immunocompromised) whatever the cause. Elidel cream is only to be used for atopic dermatitis. Do not use for other skin conditions. Elidel cream is for external use only. Do not use it in your nose, eyes or mouth. If accidentally applied to these areas, the cream should be thoroughly wiped off and/or rinsed with water. You should take care not to swallow it, or to accidentally transfer it into your mouth when, for example, it is applied to the hands. Do not apply the cream to areas of the skin affected by active viral infection such as cold sores (herpes simplex) or chicken pox. If your skin is infected, check with your doctor before using Elidel. Your doctor may ask you to use an appropriate medicine to treat the infection. When the infection at treatment sites is cleared, treatment with Elidel can be started. If your skin becomes infected during treatment with Elidel, you should inform your doctor. Your doctor may ask you to stop using Elidel until the infection has been adequately controlled. Elidel may be associated with an increased risk of a severe herpes simplex skin infection (eczema herpeticum). Therefore if you develop painful sores anywhere on your body, tell your doctor immediately. You should stop using Elidel until the infection has cleared. Elidel may cause reactions at the application site such as a feeling of warmth and/or a burning sensation. These reactions are usually mild and last only for a short time. Tell your doctor immediately if you have a severe reaction to Elidel. If you are using Elidel, do not cover the treated skin with bandages, dressings or wraps. However, you can still wear normal clothing. Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight, sun lamps and tanning beds during treatment with Elidel. If you are outdoors after applying Elidel, wear loose fitting clothing, use appropriate sunscreen products and minimise the amount of time you spend in the sun. If you have erythroderma (redness of almost the entire body) or a skin condition called Netherton’s syndrome, speak to your doctor before you start using Elidel . Also speak to your doctor before using Elidel if you have any skin malignancies (tumours). If your lymph nodes become swollen during treatment with Elidel cream, tell your doctor. Children The use of Elidel in patients under 3 months of age is not recommended. Other medicines and Elidel cream Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used or might use any other medicines. Application of pimecrolimus to vaccination sites, as long as local reactions persist is not recommended. If you have extensive eczema, you may need to stop using Elidel before having any vaccinations. Your doctor will be able to tell you if this is necessary. Elidel should not be used at the same time as ultraviolet light treatments (such as UVA, PUVA, UVB) or systemic immunosuppressive medicines (such as azathioprine or cyclosporin). Interactions with other medicines that you take are unlikely to occur. Elidel cream with food,drink and alcohol In rare cases, you may experience flushing, rash, burning, itching or swelling shortly after drinking alcohol. Pregnancy and breast-feeding If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. You should not use Elidel if you are pregnant. It is not known whether the active substance in Elidel passes into the milk after application to the skin. Do not apply Elidel to the breasts if breast-feeding. Driving and using machines Elidel has no known effect on the ability to drive or use machines. Elidel contains cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis). Further Elidel also contains 10 mg benzyl alcohol per 1 g cream, which may cause allergic reactions and mild local irritation. Elidel also contains 50 mg propylene glycol (E 1520) per 1 g cream which may cause skin irritation.
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Elidel cream can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The most common side effects of Elidel are reactions (such as discomfort) at the application site. Such reactions are generally mild/moderate, occur early in treatment and last only for a short time. Some effects could be serious Rare side effects (affecting less than 1 in 1000 people) • angioedema – the signs include itching, hives (urticaria), red marks on the hands, feet and throat, swelling of the throat and tongue, swelling around the eyes and lips, difficulty breathing and swallowing. Very rare side-effects (affecting less than 1 in 10,000 people) • anaphylactic reaction: skin rash including red itchy skin, swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips, mouth or throat (these symptoms are also described as angioedema and may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing) and you may feel you are going to faint. If you experience any of these symptoms soon after using Elidel cream, stop using the cream and tell your doctor immediately. Other side effects may include Very common side effects (affecting more than 1 in 10 people) • A feeling of warmth and/or burning at the application site. Common side-effects (affecting more than 1 in 100 people) • Irritation, itching and reddening of the skin where the cream has been applied. • Skin infections (such as folliculitis). Uncommon side effects (affecting less than 1 in every 100 people) • Skin infections such as impetigo (a bacterial skin infection), cold sores (herpes simplex), shingles (herpes zoster), herpes simplex dermatitis (eczema herpeticum), molluscum contagiosum (a viral skin infection), warts and furuncles (boils). • Application site reactions such as rash, pain, prickling sensation, slight scaling of the skin, dryness, swelling and worsening of eczema symptoms. Rare side effects (affecting less than 1 in 1000 people) • Flushing, rash, burning, itching or swelling shortly after drinking alcohol. • Changes in the skin color (becomes darker or lighter than the surrounding skin). Cases of cancer, including cancer of the lymph glands or skin, have been reported in patients using Elidel. Cases of enlarged lymph glands have been reported in patients using Elidel. However, a link to the treatment with Elidel cream has not been established. If any of the side effects gets severe, or if you notice any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
What Elidel cream contains
How to store Elidel cream
Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date shown on the carton and tube. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not store above 25°C. Do not freeze. Store in the original package.Keep the tube tightly closed. Once opened, the tube should be used within 12 months. You may find it helpful to write the date you opened the tube in the space provided on the carton. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
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