Pimecrolimus cream is a medication used to treat skin conditions such as eczema. Here are some details about the product, including its positive and negative aspects, ingredients, and materials:
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Ingredients: Pimecrolimus is a white to off-white fine crystalline powder that is soluble in methanol and ethanol and insoluble in water. Each gram of ELIDEL Cream, 1% contains 10 mg of pimecrolimus in a whitish cream base of benzyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, citric acid anhydrous, mono-and di-glycerides, oleyl alcohol, propylene glycol, sodium cetostearyl sulphate, sodium hydroxide, stearyl alcohol, triglycerides, and water.
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Positive aspects: Patients have benefited from the use of pimecrolimus when it is used correctly.
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Negative aspects: Long-term safety for this drug is not known at this time. There have been rare reports of cancers (such as skin cancer, lymphoma) in patients using pimecrolimus. It is not known whether pimecrolimus caused these cancers when used on the skin. Further studies to determine the long-term safety of this product are ongoing. The most common side effects of pimecrolimus cream are local sensations of burning, stinging, or pruritus, especially when the site of the application is acutely inflamed. Generally, these side effects will improve with repetitive use or mitigated by using topical steroids before the initiation of pimecrolimus.
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Materials: Pimecrolimus cream is a whitish cream.
It is important to note that this medication should not be used by anyone who has a weakened immune system (such as following an organ transplant) . Before using pimecrolimus, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. As with all medications, discuss the risks, benefits, and proper use of this medication with your doctor.
