Prescription
Immunosuppressant (immune system suppressor)
Ciclosporin
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Ciclosporin is a powerful medicine that calms down your immune system (your body's defense system) to stop it from attacking your own body or a transplanted organ. It works by reducing the activity of certain white blood cells that cause inflammation and rejection.
What is it used for?
Organ transplant rejection prevention (kidneyliverheart)severe skin conditions like eczema and psoriasissevere rheumatoid arthritis (serious joint pain and swelling)nephrotic syndrome (kidney disease causing body swelling)
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.