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Medicines pimecrolimusQuestion & answer

pimecrolimus · Medicine question

Is pimecrolimus a steroid?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. It is a topical calcineurin inhibitor that reduces inflammatory signalling in skin immune cells.

Sources for this answer

Elidel 10mg/g creamemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 9

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