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Elidel |
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- Description - |
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Elidel is a non-steroidal cream that relieves mild to moderatesymptoms of eczema, a skincondition marked by itchy red patches that often crust, scale, andooze. Elidel is approvedfor use in adults and children over 2 years old; it can be used forshort-term treatment oron-and-off treatment over longer periods of time. Elidel isconsidered an effectivealternative for people who cannot tolerate or do not respond toconventional eczematherapies. |
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Allergic reaction,bronchitis,burning or warmth at the application site,constipation,cough,diarrhea,fever,flu,headache,herpes infection,inflammation of the throat and nasal passages,inflammation of the tonsils,nausea,painful menstruation,scabby skin eruptions,sore throat,stomach pain,stomach and intestinal inflammation,viral infection,vomiting |
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Calcium-blocking blood pressure drugs such as Calan, Cardizem,and Procardia
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Erythromycin (E-Mycin, Erythrocin)
Fluconazole (Diflucan)
Itraconazole (Sporanox)
Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
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Novartis Pharmaceuticals |
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One Health PLaza Building 415 Room1014C |
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East Hanover, NJ 07936 |
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USA |
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