Comparison Study Between Protopic (Tacrolimus Ointment) and Elidel (Pimecrolimus Cream) in Treating Pediatric Patients With Atopic Dermatitis

Summary

Comparison of Protopic Ointment to Elidel Cream to assess the safety and efficacy in pediatric patients with Atopic Dermatitis

Timeline

Start

2002-12

Primary completion

2003-05

Completion

2003-05

Publications

• Background Paller AS, Lebwohl M, Fleischer AB Jr, Antaya R, Langley RG, Kirsner RS, Blum RR, Rico MJ, Jaracz E, Crowe A, Linowski GJ; US/Canada Tacrolimus Ointment Study Group. Tacrolimus ointment is more effective than pimecrolimus cream with a similar safety profile in the treatment of atopic dermatitis: results from 3 randomized, comparative studies. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2005 May;52(5):810-22. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2004.12.038.
• Background Kirsner RS, Heffernan MP, Antaya R. Safety and efficacy of tacrolimus ointment versus pimecrolimus cream in the treatment of patients with atopic dermatitis previously treated with corticosteroids. Acta Derm Venereol. 2010;90(1):58-64. doi: 10.2340/00015555-0748.

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