Ciclosporin (Strides)™

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As an immunosuppressive agent for the prevention of graft rejection following kidney, liver and,heart allogeneic transplantation., For induction and/or maintenance of remission in the nephrotic syndrome. Ciclosporin is not a,first-line agent. Its use should be restricted to occasions when steroids and cytostatic drugs,have failed, or are not tolerated, or are considered inappropriate, and when renal function is,unimpaired., For the treatment of severe, active rheumatoid arthritis in patients for whom classical slowacting,antirheumatic agents (including methotrexate) are inappropriate or ineffective., In patients with severe psoriasis in whom conventional therapy is ineffective or inappropriate,and the disease has caused a significant interference with quality of life., For the treatment of severe atopic dermatitis when other treatment is ineffective or,inappropriate.

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• Shelf lifetime is 2 Years
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius

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Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Capsule, soft
• Oral
• Blue gray opaque oval shaped soft gelatin capsule imprinted with S25 with red ink

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These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

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• 30 capsules

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This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

Source: PBS

For the active ingredient: Ciclosporin

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

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If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).

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