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Eucrisa vs. Dupixent

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Key takeaways

Eucrisa (crisaborole) and Dupixent (dupilumab) are both used to treat eczema, but they have some key differences. Eucrisa is a topical ointment that you apply to your skin, while Dupixent is an injectable medication. Eucrisa works by blocking the phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) enzyme to reduce inflammation and itching, and it's safe for children as young as 3 months. On the other hand, Dupixent is a monoclonal antibody that targets specific proteins to calm the immune system and is approved for children as young as 6 months. Both Dupixent and Eucrisa are only available as brand medications, but Dupixent is an injection, making it potentially more expensive. Additionally, Dupixent treats a wider range of conditions, including asthma and sinus congestion with nasal polyps, and is administered every other week or monthly, compared to Eucrisa's twice-daily application. Common side effects of Eucrisa include application site pain, while Dupixent can cause injection site reactions and eye inflammation.

Eucrisa

(crisaborole)

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Summary for Eucrisa

Prescription only

Eucrisa (crisaborole) is a steroid-free ointment that's used to treat eczema. It's approved for adults and children ages 3 months and older. This medication is a phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitor that works to help reduce skin inflammation and itching from eczema. The ointment is usually applied to the affected area(s) of skin twice a day. The most common side effect is burning or stinging on the skin where you apply the medication.

Indications for Eucrisa

Pros and Cons for Eucrisa

Pros

  • Easy-to-apply ointment
  • Can be used on children as young as 3 months old
  • An alternative to topical steroids for treating eczema
  • Safe for long-term use

Cons

  • Must use twice a day at first
  • Can cause pain, burning, or stinging on the skin where you applied the medication
  • Might not start to see improvement for about 1 week or longer
  • Not approved for severe eczema

Common Side Effects for Eucrisa

Warnings for Eucrisa

  • Allergic reactions

Summary for Dupixent

Prescription only

Dupixent (dupilumab) is an injection that helps treat certain inflammatory conditions. This includes eczema, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), among others. It's a biologic medication known as an interleukin antagonist that lowers inflammation. Dupixent (dupilumab) comes as prefilled pens and prefilled syringes. It's injected under the skin of the belly or thighs (or in the back of the upper arm with someone's help). The dosing schedule depends on the condition you have, your age, and your weight. It's injected either every week, every 2 weeks, or every 4 weeks. Side effects include injection site reactions and eye problems.

Indications for Dupixent

Pros and Cons for Dupixent

Pros

  • Taken every other week or monthly for most conditions
  • Approved for some children (specific age depends on the condition)
  • Available as prefilled pens (for people ages 2 years and older)
  • Available as prefilled syringes (for people ages 6 months and older)

Cons

  • Given as an injection under the skin
  • Not used for helping with asthma attacks
  • Can cause injection reactions, such as pain, bruising, and swelling
  • Unknown if it's safe or works well while pregnant or breastfeeding

Common Side Effects for Dupixent

  • Injection site reaction (e.g., pain, swelling, bruising; 10%)
  • Eye redness or eye inflammation (10%)
  • Cold sores (4%)

Warnings for Dupixent

  • Allergic reactions
  • Eye inflammation
  • Other inflammation in the body
  • Risk of worsening of breathing problems in people with asthma or COPD
  • Risk of psoriasis
  • Joint pain and psoriatic arthritis
  • Unknown effect in people with parasitic worm infections
  • Interaction with vaccines

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Eucrisa1 tube / 60g of 2%
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