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Eladel
Were you looking for more information about Elidel? Eladel is a common misspelling of Elidel.
Available by prescription only, Elidel® (pimecrolimus) is a medication approved for treating mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis (eczema). It is approved for adults and children as young as two years old, and works by making the immune system less active.
Elidel comes in the form of a cream and is applied to the affected areas of the skin twice a day. Most people tolerate it well, but side effects can include common cold symptoms and burning at the application site.
(Click Elidel for more information on what this medication is used for, how it works, and what your healthcare provider needs to know before prescribing it. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
Written by/reviewed by: Susan Lakey, PharmD, MPH, BCPP
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD