PIMECROLIMUS (Generic for ELIDEL)

Pimecrolimus 1%, Topical cream

Alcohol

· Severity: Moderate

· Notes for Consumers: Drinking alcohol while using Pimecrolimus may cause the skin or face to become flushed or red and feel hot. Let your prescriber know if you notice such reactions, particularly if they are bothersome. In some cases, your prescriber can recommend a treatment that might lessen the reaction when you drink alcohol socially. If the reaction is particularly uncomfortable, it may be best to limit your alcohol intake.

· Notes for Professionals: A flushing syndrome has been reported in patients treated with topical pimecrolimus upon ingestion of ethanol. The flushing occurred in the face or at the sites of medication application, usually within 5-15 minutes of ethanol ingestion, and lasted for an average duration of 1 hour. Roughly 3-7 percent of patients report redness and warm sensations, which sometimes result in discomfort.

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