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FDA approves updated black box warning label for Elidel and Protopic.(PIPELINE PREVIEWS)

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology

| March 01, 2006 | Heller, Marissa | COPYRIGHT 2006 Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

The FDA recently announced that the labeling of both Elidel (pimecrolimus) and Protopic (tacrolimus) will be updated to include a black box warning concerning a possible risk of cancer. In addition, a Medication Guide will be given to patients to warn them of this concern. The warning label will state that these medications should be used only as second line agents ...

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