Eucrisa: Uses – Side Effects – Warnings

Eucrisa is a prescription medication used for the treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis, a common type of eczema that causes dry and itchy skin. Eucrisa contains the active ingredient Crisaborole, which is known to block the production of certain enzymes that cause inflammation and itching.

Uses

Eucrisa is indicated for the treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis in patients 2 years of age and older.

Benefits

Eucrisa helps to reduce the redness, itching, and swelling associated with atopic dermatitis. It is a non-steroidal alternative to topical corticosteroids, which are not always suitable for long-term or repeated use.

Other benefits of Eucrisa include:

– Quick relief of symptoms
– Low risk of side effects
– Easy to apply as a topical ointment

Side Effects

Like all medications, Eucrisa can cause side effects. The most common side effect of Eucrisa is application site pain or burning. Other side effects may include:

– Itching
– Erythema
– Vesicles
– Exfoliation
– Hypersensitivity reactions
– Conjunctivitis
– Blepharitis

If you experience any unusual side effects while using Eucrisa, speak to your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Warnings

Before using Eucrisa, it is important to be aware of the following precautions:

– Eucrisa is for external use only.
– Eucrisa should not be used on broken skin or severe injuries.
– Avoid using Eucrisa near the eyes, lips, or inside the mouth.
– Eucrisa is not recommended in patients with a known hypersensitivity to the active ingredient Crisaborole or any of the inactive ingredients in Eucrisa.

If you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding, speak to your doctor before using Eucrisa.

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