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Elidel (pimecrolimus) Cream and Protopic (tacrolimus) Ointment: FDA Public Health Advisory

Internet URL

http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/advisory/elidel_protopic.htm  

Sponsoring Agency

Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Description

The FDA is issuing a public health advisory to inform healthcare providers and patients about a potential cancer risk from use of Elidel (pimecrolimus) and Protopic (tacrolimus), products that are applied to the skin for the treatment of atopic dermatitis (eczema).

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Review Date

4/25/2007