Eucrisa

Generic name: Crisaborole Topical
Drug class: Miscellaneous topical agents

Usage of Eucrisa

Eucrisa is a nonsteroidal medicine that blocks a certain substance in the body that triggers inflammatory symptoms of eczema (atopic dermatitis).

Eucrisa ointment is used to treat mild to moderate eczema (atopic dermatitis) in adults and children who are at least 3 months years old.

Eucrisa ointment may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Eucrisa side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Eucrisa: hives, itching, skin redness or swelling; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:

severe itching, redness, or swelling of the skin where the medicine was applied.

Common Eucrisa side effects may include:

pain, burning, or stinging where the medicine was applied.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Eucrisa

You should not use Eucrisa ointment if you are allergic to crisaborole.

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It may not be safe to breastfeed while using Eucrisa. Ask your doctor about any risk.

Eucrisa is not approved for use by anyone younger than 3 monthss old.

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How to use Eucrisa

Usual Adult Dose for Atopic Dermatitis:

Apply a thin layer to the affected area(s) twice a day Use: For the topical treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis

Usual Pediatric Dose for Atopic Dermatitis:

2 years or older: Apply a thin layer to the affected area(s) twice a day Use: For the topical treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Eucrisa

Eucrisa ointment used on the skin is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

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