Compare Elidel vs Protopic

Compare Elidel

vs Protopic

Compare Elidel to Protopic. To make a decision about Elidel vs Protopic, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Elidel or Protopic

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Uses of Elidel

Elidel is also known by the generic name Pimecrolimus

USES:
Pimecrolimus is used to treat certain skin conditions such as eczema (atopic dermatitis) in people who should not use or have not responded to other eczema medications (e.g., topical steroids). Eczema is an allergic-type condition that causes red, irritated, and itchy skin. This drug works by changing the skin's defense (immune) system, thereby decreasing the allergic reaction that causes eczema. Pimecrolimus belongs to a class of drugs known as topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCIs).

This medication is not recommended if you have a history of a certain rare genetic disorder (Netherton's syndrome). Also, this medication should not be used by anyone who has a weakened immune system (e.g., following an organ transplant).

Uses of Protopic

Protopic is also known by the generic name Tacrolimus

USES:
This form of tacrolimus is used on the skin to treat a skin condition called eczema (atopic dermatitis) in patients who have not responded well to (or should not use) other eczema medications.

Eczema is an allergic-type condition that causes red, irritated, and itchy skin. This drug works by weakening the skin's defense (immune) system, thereby decreasing the allergic reaction and relieving the eczema. Tacrolimus belongs to a class of drugs known as topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCIs).

This medication is not recommended if you have a history of a certain rare genetic disorder (Netherton's syndrome). Also, this medication should not be used by anyone who has a weakened immune system (e.g., following an organ transplant).

Elidel and Protopic Have 1 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Malignant Tumor or Cancer - Malignancy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Elidel and Protopic. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Life Threatening Side Effects associated with Elidel and Protopic.

Elidel Has 21 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Protopic

Critical Seriousness - Strep Throat - Pharyngitis due to Streptococcus Pyogenes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Critical Seriousness - Outer Ear Inflammation caused by Allergy or Infection - Otitis Externa is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Critical Seriousness - The Flu - Influenza is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Critical Seriousness - Cut or Wound - Lacerations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Critical Seriousness - Infection caused by Bacteria - Bacterial Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Critical Seriousness - Infection caused by a Virus - Viral Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Critical Seriousness - Pneumonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Critical Seriousness - Skin Infection - Skin and Skin Structure Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Critical Seriousness - Chickenpox is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Critical Seriousness - Contagious Wart-Like Lesions - Molluscum Contagiosum is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Critical Seriousness - Bronchitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Critical Seriousness - Fever is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Critical Seriousness - Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Critical Seriousness - Asthma - Bronchial Asthma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and Intestines - Gastroenteritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Critical Seriousness - Herpes Simplex Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Critical Seriousness - Infection Confined to the Surface of the Eye - Superficial Ocular Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Tonsils - Tonsillitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

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Protopic Has 3 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Elidel

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Critical Seriousness - Temporary Redness of Face and Neck - Flushing is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Critical Seriousness - Wheezing is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

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Elidel and Protopic Have 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Elidel and Protopic.

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Elidel and Protopic.

Complication at Treatment Site - Treatment Site Sequelae is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Elidel and Protopic.

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Elidel Has 16 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Protopic

Strep Throat - Pharyngitis due to Streptococcus Pyogenes is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Outer Ear Inflammation caused by Allergy or Infection - Otitis Externa is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Throat Irritation - Pharyngitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

The Flu - Influenza is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Inflammation of a Hair Follicle - Folliculitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Infection caused by a Virus - Viral Infection is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Skin Infection - Skin and Skin Structure Infection is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Bronchitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Throat Pain - Sore Throat is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Fever is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Skin Irritation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and Intestines - Gastroenteritis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Inflammation of the Tonsils - Tonsillitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

Cough is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel but not Protopic.

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Protopic Has 6 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Protopic

Flu-Like Symptoms is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Protopic but not Elidel.

Fever is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Protopic but not Elidel.

Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Protopic but not Elidel.

Rash - Skin Rash is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Protopic but not Elidel.

Temporary Redness of Face and Neck - Flushing is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Protopic but not Elidel.

Wheezing is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Protopic but not Elidel.

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Elidel and Protopic Treat 3 Conditions in Common

Eczema Skin Condition Resisting Treatment - Intractable Eczema is treated by both Elidel and Protopic. Atopic Dermatitis is treated by both Elidel and Protopic.

Elidel has 12 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Elidel.

Elidel Topical Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Immunosuppression - Reduction in the Body's Resistance to Infection is a contraindication of Elidel.

Infected Atopic Dermatitis - Atopic Dermatitis with Infection is a contraindication of Elidel.

Infectious Mononucleosis - Mono is a contraindication of Elidel.

Netherton's Syndrome - Syndrome From Birth with Main Symptom of Scaly Skin is a contraindication of Elidel.

Verruca Vulgaris - Common Wart is a contraindication of Elidel.

Viral Skin Infection - Skin Infection due to a Virus is a contraindication of Elidel.

Relative Contraindications

Chickenpox is a contraindication of Elidel.

Eczema Herpeticum - Skin Condition caused by Herpes Simplex Virus is a contraindication of Elidel.

Herpes Simplex Infection is a contraindication of Elidel.

Herpes Zoster - Shingles is a contraindication of Elidel.

Lymphadenopathy - Swollen Lymph Nodes is a contraindication of Elidel.

Pre-Malignant Skin Lesion is a contraindication of Elidel.

Protopic has 8 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Protopic.

Protopic Topical Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Immunosuppression - Reduction in the Body's Resistance to Infection is a contraindication of Protopic.

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Protopic.

Netherton's Syndrome - Syndrome From Birth with Main Symptom of Scaly Skin is a contraindication of Protopic.

Relative Contraindications

Eczema Herpeticum - Skin Condition caused by Herpes Simplex Virus is a contraindication of Protopic.

Herpes Simplex Infection is a contraindication of Protopic.

Herpes Zoster - Shingles is a contraindication of Protopic.

Infectious Mononucleosis - Mono is a contraindication of Protopic.

Lymphadenopathy - Swollen Lymph Nodes is a contraindication of Protopic.

Elidel - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. This medication may be harmful if swallowed.

Protopic - Symptoms of overdose may include
This medication may be harmful if swallowed. If swallowing or overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.