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I went to see my doctor yesterday, and he explain to me the case about Elidel and Protopic. After further investigation, the accuse of Elidel and Protopic that will cause cancer has been rejected. The reason of those tested patients haven't cancer is because of taking some other medicine. And hence Elidel and Protopic are still considered to be safe.

However my doctor told me that both Elidel and Protopic should not be used for babies below 2 years old, and this warning will be put on the box of the ointment from now on.

But from the FDA websites, it says still under investigation... so confusing...

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FDA ALERT [2/14/2005]: FDA is investigating postmarketing reports of lymphoma and skin cancer in children and adults treated with Protopic, but a causal relationship has not been established. We are continuing to analyze these reports to determine whether the occurrence of these adverse events affects the risk/benefit assessment of Protopic therapy. Protopic is not approved for use in pediatric patients less than 2 years of age.

This information reflects FDA’s preliminary analysis of data concerning this drug. FDA is considering, but has not reached a final conclusion about, this information. FDA intends to update this sheet when additional information or analyses become available.