Pimecrolimus
Indications
- Short-term treatment of mild to moderate atopic eczema (including flares) when topical corticosteroids cannot be used (initiated by a specialist)
- Short-term treatment of facial, flexural, or genital psoriasis in patients unresponsive to, or intolerant of other topical therapy (initiated by a specialist)
Drug Interactions
9 drug interactions identified for Pimecrolimus. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
Alcohol consumption (risk of facial flushing and skin irritation); avoid other topical treatments except emollients at treatment site; UV light (avoid excessive exposure to sunlight and sunlamps)...
Side Effects
Common or very common Increased risk of infection Uncommon Neoplasms Rare or very rare Skin discolouration Frequency not known Lymphadenopathy; malignancy...
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset
Last reviewed: 2026
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