Does Elidel cause cancer?

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My children's dermatologist advised that I throw away any tubes of Elidel I had in my home. Check out the website: http://www.elidel-cancer.com/
It states, "The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has advised health care professionals that Elidel (pimecrolimus) and Protopic (tacrolimus) have failed to work and that because of a potential cancer risk associated with their use that a black box warning is forthcoming. The two eczema creams Elidel and Protopic, must carry a strong warning of cancer risk. The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday.research shows the creams are absorbed into the body and can cause skin cancer and lymphoma. The creams will carry a “black box” warning, which is the strongest warning carried on drugs and medicines."

According to the FDA - Yes.

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