Trusted Prescription Drug Information

• Apply Elidel topical exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse or doctor to explain them to you.
• Apply Elidel topical twice a day, about 12 hours apart, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
• Wash your hands before and after each application, unless you are using pimecrolimus topical to treat a hand condition.
• Before applying Elidel topical after a shower or bath, be sure the skin is completely dry.
• Apply a thin layer of Elidel topical to all skin areas that your doctor has diagnosed as having atopic dermatitis (e.g., eczema). Rub the medication gently and completely into the skin.
• Do not cover the area being treated with bandages, dressings, or wraps. However, normal clothing can be worn over the treated areas.
• Unless otherwise instructed by your doctor, do not apply any other skin products on the areas treated with pimecrolimus topical.
• Do not bathe, shower or swim right after applying Elidel topical. This could wash off the medication.
• Use Elidel topical on the skin. Do not swallow this medication.
• Even though your skin will begin to look and feel better, it is important to keep using pimecrolimus topical as instructed by your doctor. Elidel topical should be used for as long as the symptoms of atopic dermatitis persist or as directed by your doctor.
• Talk to your doctor if the condition does not improve or if it gets worse during the first few weeks of treatment.
• Store Elidel topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat.