What is Ciclosporin (Neoral)?
You have been given this drug to control your arthritis. It does not relieve pain immediately but will reduce swelling, stiffness and other features of the inflammation slowly over a period of four to eight weeks. Therefore it is important to continue your pain relieving or other anti-inflammatory tablets for the time being. Ciclosporin reduces the activity of certain cells in the immune system (the body’s own defence system). What dose do I take? Neoral tablets come in different strengths: 10mg (yellow/white) 25mg (blue/grey) 50mg (yellow/white) 100mg (blue/grey) Most patients will be started on 25mg twice daily and the dose increased slowly by your Rheumatology department. The dose depends on your body weight and other factors including kidney function. Why do I need Ciclosporin (Neoral) Cyclosporin (Neoral) has been recommended to help control your disease. Are there any alternatives? Alternative medications used to treat arthritis include hydroxychloroquine, gold injections, Sulfas
