| WHAT
IS EUCRISA OINTMENT and HOW DOES EUCRISA WORK? |
 Eucrisa
ointment (crisaborole ointment 2%) is the first NEW FDA-approved
topical prescription treatment for
eczema in over a decade. Eucrisa is
a steroid-FREE, fragrance-free, PABA-free, paraban-free, ointment
specifically developed to treat
atopic dermatitis (eczema). Eucrisa
ointment, manufactured
by Pfizer, is
FDA has approved Eucrisa ointment for short-term and intermittent
long-term
therapy for patients with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in ages 2
and up, and can be used from the nose to the toes (Do NOT use in eyes, mouth or vagina).
Eucrisa is a unique topical ointment that works
both above and below the skin to treat eczema. In addition to
the skin changes you can see on the surface of the skin, eczema also
causes irritation deep below that is not visible. The active
ingredient in Eucrisa, crisaborole 2%, works not only on the surface
but also works below deep within your skin cells to block
phosphodiesterase4 (PDE4) enzymes.
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| `1HOW
DOES EUCRISA DIFFER FROM TOPICAL CORTICOSTEROIDS? |
Eucrisa
ointment is the NEWEST non steroidal topical treatment for eczema and
it
is
safe and effective for intermittent LONG-TERM treatment of moderate to
severe atopic dermatitis in children and adults ages 2 and up.
Corticosteroid topical treatments
can
not be used for longer than 2 consecutive weeks.
Also unlike
corticosteroids, Eucrisa is safe for dermatologic use ANYWHERE on the
body
including the face (not in the mouth), neck, around the eyes (not in the eye), groin (not in the vagina) or in skin
folds.
Topical corticosteroids can not be used on the face, groin or in skin
folds.
Eucrisa is skin-selective and , unlike corticosteroids,
targets and blocks the PDE4 enzymes in the skin cells. In addition,
unlike corticosteroids, Eucrisa demonstrates
NO
cutaneous atrophy or adrenal suppression. Eucrisa ointment is
not
associated
with the side effects associated with topical steroids such as skin
thinning,
stretch marks and skin discoloration. Eucrisa offers a SAFE and
EFFECTIVE
long term treatment option alternative to those suffering from moderate
to severe eczema.
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| WHAT IS ECZEMA? |
Over
15 million Americans suffer from the chronic, life-altering
disease
of atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, characterized
by
painfully itchy, flaky, skin disorder. Eczema is a complex condition
and
there is usually no one single cause for a person's eczema.
External
Factors such as climate, contact with irritants, clothing fibers as
well
as Internal Factors such as stress, diet and medications can affect
eczema
outbreaks. Most people with eczema, atopic dermatitis, have family
members
with similar problems or history of allergies, hay fever and asthma,
about
20% have no family history. Eczema often presents itself in
childhood
or young adults but can occur at any age, and about 50% of patients are
affected throughout life. Eczema is NOT contagious.
Eczema typically
affects the inside of the elbows, back of knees and the face, but it
can
cover most of the body. The severity of the conditions ranges
from
a few dry red ITCHY patches to widespread
involvement. The
itching may be so intense that patients often scratch until their skin
bleeds and crusts. When this happens the skin can get
infected. DO
NOT USE Eucrisa ointment IF YOUR ECZEMA LESIONS ARE INFLAMED, WEEPING
OR
INFECTED!
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WHO CAN USE EUCRISA?
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EUCRISA is a new kind of treatment that offers
hope to children and adults ages 2 and up suffering from
moderate-to-severe eczema. Eucrisa can be used for all ethnicities and
skin tones. Eucrisa is not a steroid and won't cause thinning of your
skin and can be used topically from head to toe on any part of the body
except do NOT use in your eyes, mouth or vagina.
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WHERE and HOW OFTEN DO I USE
EUCRISA OINTMENT?
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EUCRISA 2% ointment is simply and easy
to use and can be used
on your skin wherever you have eczema from your face to your toes and
almost everywhere in between. Eucrisa is for topical use
only. Do not use in your eyes, mouth or vagina.
- Apply a thin
layer of Eucrisa ointment to the affected areas 2 times a day about 12
hours apart.
- Wash
your hands after applying Eucrisa. If someone is applying the
Eucrisa for you, they should wash their hands after applying Eucrisa.
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CAN EUCRISA BE SAFELY APPLIED TO
THE EYELID AREA?
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EUCRISA, unlike topical steroids, can be used
safely on all parts of the body including the face, neck, hands, groin,
axillae areas and on the eyelids. Avoid getting ointment
directly in the eye. Eucrisa ointment is for EXTERNAL TOPICAL use only
. Do not use in eyes, mouth or vagina.
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CAN I CONTINUE TO USE
MOISTURIZERS WITH EUCRISA OINTMENT?
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Eczema is often accompanied by dry skin so it is
important to keep keep your skin well hydrated. Eucrisa
combines the active ingredient crisaborole in a proprietary
emollient-rich vehicle ointment, which creates a good barrier to help
lock in moisture and soften the skin. When applying Eucrisa
after a bath or shower, make sure any moisturizers are well absorbed
and your skin is completely dry before applying Eucrisa ointment.
Applying Eucrisa and moisturizers on the same location were
not studied by Pfizer. Do not cover the skin with occlusive dressings
or bandages and do not apply any other type of skin product on top of
the Eucrisa ointment.
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CAN EUCRISA BE
COMBINED WITH OTHER TOPICAL PRESCRIPTIONS?
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EUCRISA ointment should not be combined with any
other topical skin products or topical prescription medications.
Do not apply any other type of skin products on top of
Eucrisa ointment.
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HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR EUCRISA
TO WORK?
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Based on clinical trials, EUCRISA can produce
visible improvement in as few as 8 days while more saw improvement
after 28 days. Most start to notice that their skin starts to
heal after the first weeks of treatment and continues to improve as
they keep using the ointment. Regardless of whether you see rapid
improvement or not, you should continue to use Eucrisa as needed.
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DOES EUCRISA CURE ECZEMA? HOW
LONG DO I HAVE TO USE EUCRISA?
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Eczema
CANNOT be cured, but it can be controlled. Eucrisa ointment
can
be used
for short term and intermittent long term use. Therefore,
even though
your skin may start to heal and feel better within the first few weeks
of treatment. After resolutions of signs and symptoms Eucrisa
ointment
usage should be stopped. Eczema or atopic dermatitis can
recur within
several weeks of stopping treatment. Since Eucrisa has been
approved
for long term use and it is not a steroid, you can intermittently
continue
to treat eczema outbreaks. Eucrisa ointment
treatment
should be initiated at the first signs of redness and symptoms of
itching
to control flare ups. IF YOU NOTICE THAT YOUR ECZEMA GETS WORSE OR GETS
INFECTED WEEPING WITHIN
THE FIRST FEW WEEKS OF TREATMENT, STOP EUCRISA AND CONSULT YOUR
PHYSICIAN
FOR A PHYSICAL EXAMINATION!
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WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE
EFFECTS of EUCRISA?
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The most common side effects of Eucrisa ointment
is temporary pain, burning and stinging at the application site which
resolves within one day for over 78% of patients.
Less commonly, Eucrisa may cause allergic reactions at or near the
application site which can be serious and may include hives, itching,
selling and redness. If you have any of these symptoms, STOP
using Eucrisa and get medical help right away.
If you have
any concerns or and side effects continue or become a
problem, you
should see your doctor.
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| WHAT
IS THE MOST IMPORTANT INFORMATION I SHOULD KNOW ABOUT EUCRISA? |
- Eucrisa is to
be used externally only.
- Eucrisa is NOT
to be be used in the eye, mouth or vagina.
- Do
not give Eucrisa to other people, even if they have the same symptoms
that you have. It may harm them. Especially do NOT
use in a child under age 18 unless specifically prescribed
for
that child by a pediatric specialist and is being directly monitored.
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WHO
SHOULD NOT USE EUCRISA?
WHAT ARE THE
CONTRAINDICATIONS
FOR EUCRISA?
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- Do NOT use Eucrisa if you are pregnant or
attempting to become pregnant . It is not known if Eucrisa will harm
your unborn baby.
- Do NOT use Eucrisa if you are breastfeeding. It is
not known if Eucrisa passes into your breast milk.
- Do NOT use Eucrisa if you are
allergic to any of its ingredients: Active
ingredient
- crisaborole. Inactive ingredients - white petrolatum,
propylene
glycol, mono- and di-glycerides, paraffin, butylated hydroxytoluene,
and edetate calcium disodium. Eucrisa does not contain any
added
fragrance, is PABA-free, paraban-free and gluten free. If you
are unsure check with your pharmacist and/or primary physician.
- Do NOT use Eucrisa if your eczema lesions are
inflamed, weeping or infected. Eucrisa is for
mild-to-moderate eczema only. If you experience signs of
infection, discontinue use of Eucrisa and consult your primary
physician
or dermatologist immediately!
- Although Eucrisa is approved for children over age
2 years, we do not prescribe Eucrisa online to anyone under
the age of 18. Children under the age of 18 need direct
supervision and monitoring by a pediatric specialist.
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| CONTRAINDICATIONS:
In order to proceed to the medical consultation, you must proceed to
the
next page and read the contraindications and safety information and
verify
that you do not have any of the contraindications .
Under NO
circumstance will Eucrisa be prescribed to anyone under the age of 18.
Eucrisa should
NOT be used by pregnant woman, woman attempting to become pregnant or
woman who are breastfeeding.
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