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Overview
Elidel 1% Cream is a prescription-only medicine (POM) that contains Pimecrolimus 1%. It is supplied as a cream and is dispensed in Malaysia only against a valid prescription issued by a registered doctor.
Under Malaysian rules for prescription medicines, this page carries product, safety and handling information only. Your doctor or pharmacist will explain whether this medicine is suitable for you, the dose you should take, and how long you should take it.
On DoctorOnCall, Elidel 1% Cream is reviewed by a licensed doctor through an online consultation and dispensed by a registered pharmacist before delivery. Always follow the instructions on your prescription label and the package insert supplied with the product, and do not share this medicine with anyone else.
Directions for Use
Apply a thin layer of Elidel 1% Cream to the affected skin area and rub in gently until fully absorbed. Wash your hands after application unless your hands are the area being treated. Avoid applying to skin lesions that appear infected until the infection has been treated, and do not use under occlusive dressings (bandages that seal the skin) unless your doctor advises otherwise.
Dosage
Elidel 1% Cream is usually applied as a thin layer to the affected skin twice daily, as directed by your doctor. Your doctor will advise on how long to continue treatment and when to stop once your symptoms have cleared, as this depends on how your skin responds.
Shelf Life
Use this product before the expiry date stated on the packaging. Do not use the medicine if the expiry date has passed.
Storage Instructions
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.
Side Effects
- Burning or stinging sensation at the application site
- Redness or irritation on treated skin
- Dry skin
- Headache
- Sensitivity to sunlight
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to pimecrolimus or any ingredient in this cream
- Netherton’s syndrome or other skin conditions that may increase absorption
- Use on skin lesions that are actively infected until the infection is treated
- Use in patients with a weakened immune system, unless specifically directed by your doctor
Drug / Food Interactions
- Avoid using other topical products on the same area at the same time unless advised by your doctor
- Sun protection is advised – avoid excessive sun or UV exposure, including tanning beds, during treatment, as this may increase sensitivity
- Inform your doctor if you are using other immunosuppressant medicines
Quick Tips
- Apply only a thin layer and rub in gently – more cream does not work faster
- Expect some mild burning or stinging at first, which usually settles with continued use
- Protect treated skin from excessive sun exposure and avoid tanning beds during treatment
- Do not apply to skin lesions that look infected until your doctor confirms the infection is treated
- Wash your hands after application unless treating the hands themselves
- Follow up with your doctor if the affected area does not improve after a few weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elidel 1% Cream a prescription medicine?
Yes. Elidel 1% Cream is a prescription-only medicine (POM). It can only be supplied against a valid prescription written by a registered doctor, and it should be used only by the person named on the prescription label.
What does Elidel 1% Cream contain?
Elidel 1% Cream is supplied as a cream and contains Pimecrolimus 1%. The full composition is listed in the Composition section on this page and on the product packaging.
Why is there no information here about what Elidel 1% Cream is for?
Malaysian rules for prescription medicines limit public product pages to product, safety and handling information. Your doctor decides whether this medicine is appropriate for you and will explain it during your consultation, and your pharmacist can answer further questions when the medicine is dispensed.
How should I take Elidel 1% Cream?
Take it exactly as written on your prescription label. Do not increase, reduce or skip doses on your own, and do not continue beyond the period your doctor has prescribed. Practical handling steps are set out in the Directions for Use section on this page.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
Take it as soon as you remember, unless your next dose is nearly due. In that case skip the missed dose and carry on with your usual schedule. Never take two doses together to make up for a missed one. If you miss doses often, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
How should I store Elidel 1% Cream?
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children. Keep it in the original pack until use, and do not use it after the expiry date printed on the packaging.
What should I do if I notice side effects?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any reaction that concerns you, and seek medical care immediately for signs of a severe reaction such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips or throat, or a widespread rash. Reported reactions are listed in the Side Effects section on this page.
Can I stop taking Elidel 1% Cream on my own?
No. Speak to your doctor before stopping, pausing or changing the dose, even if you feel well or think you no longer need the medicine.
How do I get a prescription for Elidel 1% Cream?
Customers in Malaysia can complete an online consultation with a DoctorOnCall doctor, who decides whether a prescription is appropriate, or upload a valid prescription already issued by their own doctor.
Orders going to Singapore are dispatched from Malaysia as an international delivery, so you need to hold a valid prescription or doctor’s letter for the medicine. Check the consultation and prescription upload options shown at checkout for your delivery address before placing the order.
How long will delivery take?
Within Malaysia, standard delivery takes 3 to 5 working days. Same-day delivery is available in the Klang Valley for orders placed before 12pm; orders placed after 12pm arrive by the end of the next day.
Orders to Singapore are sent as international deliveries and take 5 to 9 working days. A lump-sum shipping and handling fee applies to every overseas delivery and is shown at checkout.
What payment methods can I use?
Customers in Malaysia can pay by FPX online banking, credit or debit card (Visa and Mastercard), and supported e-wallets including Touch ‘n Go eWallet, GrabPay and ShopeePay.
FPX and local e-wallets are tied to Malaysian bank and wallet accounts, so if your delivery address is in Singapore, use the payment options displayed at checkout for that address rather than assuming the same list applies.
Can Elidel 1% Cream be delivered to Singapore?
Yes. DoctorOnCall ships to Singapore as an international order dispatched from Malaysia, arriving in 5 to 9 working days with a lump-sum shipping and handling fee.
Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) allows personal imports of up to three months’ supply of a medicine for your own use or an immediate family member’s, as long as it contains no controlled drugs, psychotropic substances or prohibited items. Keep the product in its original labelled packaging and keep a copy of your prescription or doctor’s letter with it. Quantities above three months’ supply, and medicines containing controlled substances, require prior HSA approval.
Is Elidel 1% Cream registered with the authorities?
Products listed on DoctorOnCall are registered with Malaysia’s Ministry of Health for supply in Malaysia, and each pack carries its MAL registration number.
An order delivered to Singapore arrives as a personal import of a Malaysia-registered product; HSA product registration is not required for personal-use quantities, but it is also not the same as a product registered for sale in Singapore. If you need a locally registered Singapore product, buy it from a pharmacy in Singapore.
Who do I contact if there is a problem with my order?
DoctorOnCall’s customer care team handles order, delivery and product queries through the contact channels on the site, including WhatsApp and the online help centre.
For deliveries to Singapore, allow more time before chasing an order than you would for a local Malaysian delivery, as the parcel passes through customs clearance and tracking updates can appear later in the journey.
Ingredients / Active Ingredients
- Pimecrolimus 1%
Safety Advice
Pregnancy
This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if prescribed by a doctor after careful evaluation.
Breastfeeding
Limited data on excretion in breast milk. Consult a doctor before use.
Kidney
Generally safe, but caution may be required in some patients.
Liver
Generally safe, but caution may be required in some patients.
Alcohol
Consuming alcohol with this medicine is generally safe, but moderate intake is advised.
Driving
This medicine does not affect your ability to drive.
