Sandimmun Neoral

Novartis India Ltd

Composition for Sandimmun Neoral Products

Sandimmun Neoral Products are primarily used for

Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients, Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriasis

About Sandimmun Neoral Products

Uses of Sandimmun Neoral Products

Sandimmun Neoral Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Sandimmun Neoral are Headache, High blood pressure, Renal dysfunction, Tremors, Increased glucose level in blood, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Acne, Decreased white blood cell count, Increased levels of blood fat, Decreased appetite, Increased uric acid level in blood, Electrolyte imbalance, Convulsion, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Gastrointestinal disturbance, Gingival hyperplasia, Stomach ulcer, Abnormal liver function, Excessive hair growth on face, Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth), Muscle cramp, Muscle pain, Fever, Fatigue.

Patient Concerns about Sandimmun Neoral Products

Frequently asked questions about Sandimmun Neoral Products

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Q. Is Sandimmun Neoral 50mg Soft Gelatin Capsule a steroid?
No, Sandimmun Neoral 50mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is not a steroid. It belongs to a group of medicines known as immunosuppressive agents. It decreases the action of the body’s immune system.
Q. Can Sandimmun Neoral 50mg Soft Gelatin Capsule cause weight gain?
Yes, Sandimmun Neoral 50mg Soft Gelatin Capsule may cause weight gain. However, the changes in weight are uncommon side effects of this medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects worry you.
Q. Does Sandimmun Neoral 50mg Soft Gelatin Capsule cause hair growth?
Yes, the use of Sandimmun Neoral 50mg Soft Gelatin Capsule may cause abnormal hair growth (hypertrichosis) as a common side effect of Sandimmun Neoral 50mg Soft Gelatin Capsule, though it does not affect everyone.
Q. Does Sandimmun Neoral 50mg Soft Gelatin Capsule cause fatigue?
Yes, Sandimmun Neoral 50mg Soft Gelatin Capsule may cause fatigue as a common side effect. However, fatigue could also be due to an underlying disease. Discuss with your doctor if this side effect worries you.
Q. Do I need to get any tests done while being treated with Sandimmun Neoral 50mg Soft Gelatin Capsule?
Yes, the doctor may suggest tests to check the levels of Sandimmun Neoral 50mg Soft Gelatin Capsule in your blood, especially if you have had a transplant. You may also be advised to get your blood pressure checked before the start of your treatment and regularly during treatment. In addition, liver and kidney function tests along with your blood lipids (fats), will be checked.
Q. Can Sandimmun Neoral 50mg Soft Gelatin Capsule cause cancer?
Sandimmun Neoral 50mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is known to suppress the immune system. This as a result, increases your risk of developing cancers, particularly of the skin and lymphoid system. You should limit your exposure to sunlight and UV light by wearing appropriate protective clothing. Sunscreen should be applied frequently with a high protection factor.
Q. What are the side effects of Sandimmun Neoral 50mg Soft Gelatin Capsule?
Sandimmun Neoral 50mg Soft Gelatin Capsule may cause side effects such as headache, diarrhea, heartburn, increased hair growth on the face, arms, or back, growth of extra tissue on the gums, acne, flushing, and uncontrollable shaking of a part of your body. You may also experience burning or tingling sensation in the hands, arms, feet, or legs, muscle or joint pain, cramps, pain or pressure in the face, ear problems, breast enlargement in men, depression and difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
Q. How should Sandimmun Neoral 50mg Soft Gelatin Capsule be taken?
Take Sandimmun Neoral 50mg Soft Gelatin Capsule strictly as advised by your doctor. The doctor will decide and carefully adjust your dose according to your medical requirements. It is important to keep a constant amount of Sandimmun Neoral 50mg Soft Gelatin Capsule in the body, and hence, the medicine should be taken at the same time each day. Not only is the time of day important, but also when Sandimmun Neoral 50mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is taken concerning meals.
Q. How long do I need to take Sandimmun Neoral 50mg Soft Gelatin Capsule?
Take Sandimmun Neoral 50mg Soft Gelatin Capsule for as long as the doctor has advised. The duration of treatment depends on whether you are taking it after a transplant or for the treatment of other conditions. Usually, the treatment may last for 8 weeks if you are taking it for severe rash.
Q. What is Sandimmun Neoral 50mg Soft Gelatin Capsule used for?
Sandimmun Neoral 50mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is used in combination with other medications which are used to prevent transplant rejection (attack of the transplanted organ by the immune system of the person who received the organ) in people who have received kidney, liver and heart transplants. These combination medicines also help to treat the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (a disease, affecting the joints with pain and swelling) in patients whose symptoms were not relieved by methotrexate alone. It is also used to treat psoriasis (a skin disease in which red, scaly patches form on some areas of the body), and atopic dermatitis (skin allergies).

Products for Sandimmun Neoral

Sandimmun Neoral 50mg Soft Gelatin Capsule
packet of 50 soft gelatin capsules
Novartis India Ltd
MRP
2750
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Sandimmun Neoral 100mg Soft Gelatin Capsule
bottle of 50 soft gelatin capsules
Novartis India Ltd
MRP
5355
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Sandimmun Neoral 25mg Capsule
box of 50 capsules
Novartis India Ltd
MRP
1435
ADD TO CART
Sandimmun Neoral 50mg Soft Gelatin Capsule
strip of 5 soft gelatin capsules
Novartis India Ltd
297
3% off
MRP
306
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Sandimmun Neoral 25mg Soft Gelatin Capsule
strip of 5 soft gelatin capsules
Novartis India Ltd
125
5% off
MRP
131.3
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