Pimecrolimus Cream Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Common Cold
  • An Infection Due To A Virus
  • An Infection Of The Skin And The Tissue Below The Skin
  • Bronchitis
  • Fever
  • Inflammation Of The Lining Of The Stomach And Intestines
  • Inflammation Of The Tonsils
  • Outer Ear Inflammation Due To Allergy Or Infection
  • Strep Throat
  • The Flu

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Reaction At The Site Of Administration
  • A Sore Throat
  • Cough
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Inflammation Of A Hair Follicle
  • Itching
  • Skin Irritation
  • Throat Irritation

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Bacterial Infection
  • A Herpes Simplex Infection
  • A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
  • An Infection On The Surface Of The Eye
  • Asthma
  • Chickenpox
  • Cuts Or A Wound
  • Hives
  • Molluscum Contagiosum, A Type Of Viral Skin Infection
  • Pneumonia
  • Trouble Breathing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Bacterial Infection Of The Middle Ear
  • A Toothache
  • A Type Of Bacterial Skin Infection Called Impetigo
  • Acne
  • Backache
  • Constipation
  • Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
  • Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
  • Joint Pain
  • Loose Stools
  • Nausea
  • Nosebleed
  • Pain With Menstruation
  • Runny Nose
  • Skin Nodules
  • Stomach Cramps
  • Stuffy Nose
  • Vomiting
  • Wheezing

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Cancer Or Malignancy

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Skin Discoloration

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