Comparing Elidel vs Metronidazole Topical

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Elidel (pimecrolimus)

Metronidazole topical

Prescription only

Prescribed for Perioral Dermatitis, Atopic Dermatitis, Eczema. Elidel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescribed for Rosacea, Perioral Dermatitis, Bacterial Vaginosis, Balanoposthitis. Metronidazole topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

Elidel has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 94 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 28% reported a negative effect.

Metronidazole topical has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 346 ratings on Drugs.com. 55% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

Burning (17.0%)
Itching (14.9%)
Swelling (8.5%)
Dry skin (6.4%)
Dryness (5.3%)
Redness (5.3%)
Pain (4.3%)

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Cramps (11.0%)
Discharge (9.5%)
Itching (8.4%)
Burning (7.5%)
Headaches (7.5%)
Yeast infection (6.9%)
Nausea (6.6%)

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Drug Class

Miscellaneous topical agents

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic approved

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	30 gram(s)
Strength	1%
Per unit^*	$10.97
Cost^*	$329.24

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Quantity	55 gram(s)
Strength	1%
Per unit^*	$1.69
Cost^*	$93.18

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Dosage Forms

Topical cream

Topical cream
Topical gel
Topical lotion
Vaginal gel
Vaginal gel with applicator

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

N/A

CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Category B No proven risk in humans

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Drug Interactions

A total of 97 drugs are known to interact with Elidel:

15 moderate drug interactions (34 brand and generic names)
82 minor drug interactions (237 brand and generic names)

A total of 8 drugs are known to interact with Metronidazole topical:

1 major drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)
7 moderate drug interactions (26 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

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Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

December 13, 2001

November 22, 1988

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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Comparing Elidel vs Metronidazole Topical

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