What is Eucrisa: Uses, Warnings & Interactions
Eucrisa is a steroid-free prescription ointment that relieves mild to moderate eczema (atopic dermatitis) in adults and children as young as 3 months old. Doses are applied as a thin layer over the affected skin twice daily. Although available only with a prescription, Eucrisa has minimal side effects and no known drug interactions.
Eucrisa overview
BRAND NAMES:
Eucrisa
Generic Names:
Crisaborole
Uses:
Treats mild to moderate eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Therapeutic Classes:
Topical phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor (PDE-4 inhibitor), dermatological agent
Forms:
Ointment
How it’s taken:
On the skin
What is Eucrisa used for?
Eucrisa is a nonsteroidal topical medication that treats mild to moderate atopic dermatitis (eczema).
What form(s) does Eucrisa come in
Ointment
2% (20 mg crisaborole/gm)
What are common Eucrisa doses?
For atopic dermatitis in adults and children 3 months of age and older: Spread a thin layer on the affected skin twice daily; when symptoms improve, once-daily doses can be used
Common Eucrisa prescriptions
Eucrisa
100gm of 2% tubeEucrisa
60gm of 2% tube of ointment
How to take Eucrisa
Take this medication as instructed.
Please read the patient information sheet before using this medicine.
Use only on the skin. Do not get the ointment in the eyes, mouth, or vagina.
Apply a thin layer of ointment to the affected area twice daily.
Wash your hands immediately after applying a dose.
Store Eucrisa at room temperature. Keep the tube tightly closed.
What to do if you miss a dose of Eucrisa
Skip the missed dose if it’s almost time for the next dose. Apply the next dose as scheduled.
Do not take two doses to make up for a missed dose.
Eucrisa contraindications
Do not use Eucrisa if you have had an allergic reaction to crisaborole.
Eucrisa warnings
Tell any doctor or other healthcare provider who treats you that you are using Eucrisa.
Tell the prescriber if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to breastfeed.
Do not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.
Eucrisa interactions
Eucrisa has no known drug interactions.
Eucrisa side effects
Serious side effects
Talk to a doctor if you notice any signs or symptoms of a possible serious side effect, including:
Allergic reaction: Hives, itching, skin redness, trouble breathing, throat tightness, chest tightness, lightheadedness, swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, throat, or eyelids
Less serious side effects
Application site pain, burning, stinging, or irritation
Sources:
Crisaborole, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Eucrisa, Pfizer
Eucrisa crisaborole ointment prescribing information, DailyMed (NIH National Library of Medicine)
Eucrisa drug summary, Prescriber’s Digital Reference (PDR)
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