Elidel and Prednisolone drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Elidel (pimecrolimus) and Prednisolone (prednisolone). Common drug interactions include osteomyelitis among females and dermatitis atopic among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Elidel and Prednisolone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 46 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Elidel?

Elidel has active ingredients of pimecrolimus. It is often used in eczema. eHealthMe is studying from 5,201 Elidel users. Check the latest studies of Elidel.

What is Prednisolone?

Prednisolone has active ingredients of prednisolone. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 212,675 Prednisolone users. Check the latest studies of Prednisolone.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

46 people who take Elidel and Prednisolone together, and have interactions are studied.

Elidel and Prednisolone drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Elidel and Prednisolone, by gender? *:

female:

Osteomyelitis (infection of bone)
Osteonecrosis (death of bone)
Pain
Pain in extremity
Pain in jaw
Papilloma (small, noncancerous (benign) tumour)
Primary sequestrum (piece of dead bone that has become separated during the process of necrosis from normal/sound bone)
Procedural pain
Psychological trauma
Purulent discharge (discharge that contains pus)

male:

Dermatitis atopic (inflammatory, chronically relapsing, non-contagious and pruritic skin disorder)
Rash
Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)
Rash maculo-papular (red area on the skin that is covered with small confluent bumps)
Sudden onset of sleep
Vomiting
Erysipelas (bacterial skin infection)
Body mass index increased
Cerebral ischaemia (insufficient blood flow to the brain to meet metabolic demand)
Chest pain

What are the common drug interactions of Elidel and Prednisolone, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

Adrenal disorder
Dry skin
Erythema (redness of the skin)
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
Poor quality sleep
Skin exfoliation (removal of the oldest dead skin cells)
Skin swelling
Steroid withdrawal syndrome (dizziness, fatigue, gastrointestinal problems, and headaches after stop taking steroids)
Temperature regulation disorder (body is unable to maintain temperature)

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

Vertigo
Visual impairment
Dermatitis atopic (inflammatory, chronically relapsing, non-contagious and pruritic skin disorder)
Headache (pain in head)
Rash
Disease recurrence
Eosinophil count increased
General physical health deterioration (weak health status)
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)

40-49:

Sudden onset of sleep
Breast cancer metastatic
Cerebral ischaemia (insufficient blood flow to the brain to meet metabolic demand)
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body)
Death
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures)
Impaired work ability
Muscle tightness
Nervous system disorder (a general class of medical conditions affecting the nervous system)
Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)

50-59:

Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
Diarrhoea
Haematuria (presence of blood in urine)
Iga nephropathy (kidney disease- condition prevents the kidneys from filtering waste)
Psychological trauma
Rash
Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
Renal injury (kidney injury)

60+:

Injection site pruritus (severe itching at injection site)
Rash
Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
Anxiety
Back pain
Body mass index increased
Bone disorder
Bone pain
Colon cancer
Deformity (disfigurement)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rashes (redness): 11 people, 23.91%
Dermatitis Atopic (inflammatory, chronically relapsing, non-contagious and pruritic skin disorder): 11 people, 23.91%
High Blood Pressure: 10 people, 21.74%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 7 people, 15.22%
Joint Pain: 6 people, 13.04%
Asthma: 6 people, 13.04%
Actinic Keratosis (skin disease due to sun exposure): 5 people, 10.87%
Dermatitis Allergic (inflammation of the skin due allergic reaction): 5 people, 10.87%
Cough: 5 people, 10.87%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 5 people, 10.87%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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