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How to Use

Dosage

Apply a thin layer of pimecrolimus cream and rub it in well to cover the effected areas.

Wash hands thoroughly after applying pimecrolimus cream, unless your hands are part of the area for treat.

While using pimecrolimus, if symptoms of your skin condition go away, consult your family doctor.

If after your family doctor tells you to stop using pimecrolimus, your skin condition reoccurs, consult your family doctor.

Do not use any occlusive dressings - a dressing that seals the area that is being treated such as a plastic exercise suit or plastic wraps using to store foods.

The dose of pimecrolimus cream will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of pimecrolimus. If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

• For cream dosage form
  • For atopic dermatitis
    • Adults Gently apply cream to skin that is clean and dry two times a day. Do not cover the area with a bandage that sticks to the skin. If symptoms do not resolve in 6 weeks, consult your family doctor.
    • Children over 2 years old Gently apply cream to skin that is clean and dry two times a day. Do not cover the area with a bandage that sticks to the skin. If symptoms do not resolve in 6 weeks, consult your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

• Store at room temperature 77 °F.
• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Keep the drug from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Ask your health care professional how you must dispose of any drug you do not use. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.