You should not use Elidel if you are allergic to pimecrolimus, or if you have a bacterial or viral skin infection (including herpes or chicken pox).
Before using Elidel Cream, tell your doctor if you have skin cancer or any type of skin infection, Netherton's syndrome, a weak immune system, kidney disease, or swelling, redness, or irritation over large skin areas.
Avoid applying Elidel Cream to an area that may be affected with skin cancer.
Elidel can lower the blood cells that help your body fight infections. This can make it easier for you to get sick from a virus. Tell your doctor if you have been exposed to any illness, or if you have any signs of infection such as fever, chills, sore throat, or flu symptoms.
Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 6 weeks of treatment.
Before using Elidel
You should not use Elidel if you are allergic to pimecrolimus, or if you have a bacterial or viral skin infection (including herpes or chicken pox).
To make sure Elidel is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have any of these conditions:
skin cancer or any type of skin infection;
Netherton's syndrome (a genetic skin disorder);
a weak immune system (caused by disease or by using certain medicines); or
swelling, redness, or irritation over large skin areas.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Elidel will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether pimecrolimus passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while you are using this medication.
Elidel Cream should not be used on a child younger than 2 years old.
A small number of people have developed skin cancer or lymphoma after using pimecrolimus or tacrolimus (Protopic) skin medications. However, it is not known if either of these medicines causes skin cancer. Talk to your doctor about your individual risk.
 Elidel pregnancy and breastfeeding warnings (more detail)
