tacrolimus ointment (Protopic), for moderate to severe eczema pimecrolimus cream (Elidel), for mild to moderate eczema TCIs work by stopping the activity of certain cells in the immune system.

Eczema is a medical term for several types ... Two TCIs are available: pimecrolimus (Elidel) cream and tacrolimus (Protopic) ointment. Common side effects are mild burning or stinging when a ...

The cream, Elidel, offers anxious patients an alternative to the traditional steroid-based anti-inflammatory cream. "Eczema is a serious condition, so it is a positive sign that new treatments are ...