Key facts about Eucrisa
What is Eucrisa?
Eucrisa is the brand name for crisaborole and is available as a topical ointment.
What dosages is Eucrisa available in?
Eucrisa is available as a 2% topical ointment.
What is Eucrisa used for?
Eucrisa is a PDE4 inhibitor and is used to treat mild-to-moderate eczema.
How does Eucrisa work?
Eucrisa is a phosphodiesterase4 enzyme (PDE4) inhibitor. PDE4 is a protein that controls inflammation in your body, and it’s more active in your skin cells when you have eczema. By blocking PDE4, Eucrisa helps treat eczema by lowering inflammation, itching, and redness.
How do I take Eucrisa?
Eucrisa is typically applied twice daily on any areas of your skin affected by eczema.
Is it safe for me to take Eucrisa?
Eucrisa is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you.
Eucrisa Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Eucrisa:
- Application site pain, burning, or stinging
Eucrisa Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Eucrisa. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
Allergic reaction: itchy red rash (hives), shortness of breath, chest tightness, swelling of lips, tongue, or face
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Eucrisa
There are no major drug interactions listed for Eucrisa. However, always let your physician and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking.
Who makes Eucrisa?
Pfizer Inc.
Is Eucrisa safe in pregnancy?
It is not known if Eucrisa can harm your unborn baby. Eucrisa should only be used during pregnancy if the benefit to you is worth the possible risk to your baby.
