Neoral
Ciclosporin capsules for rheumatoid arthritis and plaque psoriasis. It calms an overactive immune system to lessen symptoms.
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Ciclosporin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Soft Gelatin Capsule
- Strengths
- 25mg · 100mg
This listing uses Neoral as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Neoral vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Neoral details
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis · Plaque Psoriasis · Organ Transplant Rejection
- Alternative names
- cyclosporine
- Therapeutic class
- Calcineurin Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Immunosuppressant
- Contraindications
- severe renal impairment; uncontrolled hypertension; malignancy history
- Minor side effects
- tremor; nausea; headache
- Moderate side effects
- renal dysfunction; hypertension; hirsutism
- Dosage forms
- Soft Gelatin Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Novartis
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ketoconazole; Rifampin; Grapefruit
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations based on indication.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Potential fetal growth restriction. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
Serious side effects
severe nephrotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention; malignancy development, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Ciclosporin capsules for rheumatoid arthritis and plaque psoriasis. It calms an overactive immune system to lessen symptoms.
Mechanism of action
Blocks intracellular calcineurin activity, halting transcription of interleukin-2 to selectively suppress T-lymphocyte activation.
What you will receive
Neoral is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Ciclosporin, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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