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CONTRAINDICATIONS
and WARNINGS
and accept
the Waiver of Liability
In order
for Medical Wellness Center Physicians to provide you with the best care
you need to reply honesty to all questions and you need to understand any
and all risks and side effects associated with Elidel cream
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CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Anyone with the following conditions should NOT use Elidel Cream.
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Do not use
Elidel if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant as there are no
sufficient studies to determine the safety of pimecrolimus (Elidel) in
pregnant woman!
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Do not use
Elidel if you are breast feeding!
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Do not use
Elidel if you are allergic or hypersensitive to pimecrolimus or to any
component of Elidel Cream: benzyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, citric acid,
mono-and di-gycerides, oleyl alcohol, propylene glycol, sodium cetostearyl
sulphate, sodium hydroxide, stearyl alcohol, triglycerides and water.
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Do not use
Elidel Cream on infected, weeping or oozing eczema lesions! People with
eczema are prone to infections, especially staph and herpes. Increased
redness, pus-filled bumps (pustules), weeping of lesions are all early
signs of infection. Seek treatment from your physician to clear infection
before commencing Elidel cream.
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If eczema lesions
become infected while on Elidel, discontinue use of Elidel and consult
your physician immediately.
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If you think
you have a viral infection of your skin like chicken pox or herpes or shingles
do not apply Elidel on these areas.
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Do not use
Elidel if you suffer from Netherton's Syndrome.
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Do not use
Elidel if you have acute infectious mononucleosis.
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Do not use
Elidel without direct physician supervision (not eligible for online consultation)
if you have a compromised immune system.
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Elidel cream
will not be prescribed to anyone under age 18 online. For children
under the age of 18 consult your pediatrician.
WARNINGS
& PRECAUTIONS:
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Avoid sun exposure,
sun lamps, tanning booths and UVA and UVB photolight treatment while on
Elidel. Do NOT sunbathe. Do NOT use tanning beds or sun lamps. Elidel
cream may enhance ultraviolet carcinogenicity based on animal studies,
although no photoxicity in humans was observed.
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Do not combine
Elidel cream with any other topical mediations or skin products.
Continue to moisturize as usual, apply moisturizer after applying Elidel.
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If while on
Elidel treatment one develops lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph glands), it
is imperative that you seek medical attention and determine the cause of
the swollen glands and treat the underlying cause.
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Elidel cream
is for external use only!
SIDE EFFECTS:
The
most common side effects of Elidel cream is a burning sensation or a feeling
of warmth at the site of application. This burning feeling is usually
mild to moderate, occurring in the first 5 days of treatment and usually
clears up in a few days. See your doctor if an application site reaction
is severe or persists for more than one week.
Other common
side effects include headache, and with long-term intermittent use, nasopharyngitis
(common cold/stuffy nose), influenza, pharyngitis (sore throat), fever,
viral infection and cough. Some people may get herpes skin
infections ( like cold sores, chicken pox or shingles), warts or swollen
lymph nodes (glands).
Elidel cream
may be associated with an increased risk of cutaneous infections, chicken
pox, shingles, herpes simplex virus infection, or eczema herpeticum. Also
Elidel may accentuate the adverse effects of ultraviolet light on
the skin. Therefore patients using Elidel cream should avoid sunlight,
sun lamps, tanning beds and treatment with UVA and UVB light.
If you have
any concerns or and side effects continue or become a problem, you
should see your doctor.
IMPORTANT PATIENT INFORMATION
& INSTRUCTIONS:
Elidel cream
is only to treat eczema, atopic dermatitis, that has been diagnosed by
your doctor. Eczema is a chronic condition that can be controlled but not
cured. Elidel cream is a medical breakthrough because it is a safe
and effective treatment that can be used intermittently on a long-term
basis and can be used externally on any part of the body including hands,
face and neck.
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Wash
your hands thoroughly before applying Elidel.
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Use
Elidel only on your skin. Apply a razor-thin layer of Elide to all areas
of your body that your doctor has diagnosed as eczema twice a day. Cover
the area completely and rub in gently and completely. A pea-sized amount
usually covers an area about the size of a silver dollar. Treatment should
be initiated at the first signs of redness and symptoms of itching.Treatment
should be continued for one week after clearing of signs and symptoms of
atopic dermatitis.
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Elide
should be applied twice daily, approximately 12 hours apart.
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Eczema
sufferers always have dry skin and using moisturizers is very important.
Apply moisturizer after applying Elidel cream.
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Allow
your medication to penetrate thoroughly. Don't swim or bathe immediately
after applying Elidel.
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Before
applying Elide cream after a bath or shower, be sure your skin is completely
dry.
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If
your hands are not being treated, wash them with soap and water after applying
Elidel.
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Do
not cover the skin being treated with bandages, dressings, or wraps. However,
you can wear normal clothing.
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While
using Elidel, wear loose-fitting clothing that protects the affected area
from the sun.
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Avoid
direct sunlight, tanning salons, and phototherapy.
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Use
Elidel ONLY on your skin, Do NOT swallow Elidel. Do NOT use ELIDEL in the
eyes.
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Store
Elidel at room temperature (59° to 86°F).
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If
your condition worsens or you see no improvement after 6 weeks of treatment,
contact your doctor!
Positive results
are on the way:
Elidel usually
begins to provide relief from the symptoms of eczema within 1 to 3 weeks.
Most people usually notice that the symptoms of itching relieved within
one week. Stop using Elidel after the signs and symptoms of eczema disappear.
When you stop using the medication, your eczema
may return. Elidel treatment should be initiated at the first signs
and symptoms of a recurrence.
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