Comparing Elidel vs Protopic
| Elidel (pimecrolimus) | Protopic (tacrolimus) |
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| Elidel (pimecrolimus) | Protopic (tacrolimus) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Atopic Dermatitis, Perioral Dermatitis, Eczema. Elidel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Atopic Dermatitis. Protopic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Atopic Dermatitis
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| More about Elidel (pimecrolimus) | More about Protopic (tacrolimus) | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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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. |
Protopic has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 95 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% 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. | |||||||||
View all Elidel side effects |
View all Protopic side effects |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
View all Elidel prices |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
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N/A |
Other tacrolimus brands include: Tacrus | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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N/A |
21.2 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 98 drugs are known to interact with Elidel:
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A total of 408 drugs are known to interact with Protopic:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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December 13, 2001 |
December 08, 2000 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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