Psorid 50 mg Capsule

Psorid 50 mg Capsule is a prescription medicine that contains 50 mg of ciclosporin in each capsule. It belongs to a class of drugs called immunosuppressants, which help calm an overactive immune response. Doctors may use Psorid 50 mg Capsule to treat certain immune-related skin and hair conditions, including severe psoriasis or other inflammatory disorders when appropriate. Because it affects the immune system, it must be used under close medical supervision.

How it works: Ciclosporin works by reducing the activity of certain immune cells that drive inflammation and skin symptoms. In capsule form, Psorid 50 mg Capsule delivers a measured oral dose that is absorbed through the digestive tract and then helps reduce the immune overactivity causing the condition.

Psorid 50 mg Capsule is a mid-strength capsule, so it can be useful when a doctor wants more precise dose adjustments than lower-strength options would allow. This strength may suit people who need to build or fine-tune their dose based on response and side effects, rather than starting with a larger amount. As a higher-strength capsule, Psorid 50 mg Capsule is chosen only after a prescriber has assessed the individual dose needed.

• Severe psoriasis
• Other immune-mediated skin disorders
• Inflammatory conditions requiring immunosuppression
• Maintenance treatment when prescribed by a specialist

• Swallow Psorid 50 mg Capsule whole with water; do not open, crush, or chew it.
• Take it at the same time each day so blood levels stay steady.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions about taking it with or without food, because food can change absorption.
• Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice unless your doctor says it is okay.
• Do not switch between different ciclosporin products unless your prescriber tells you to, because the dose absorbed can differ.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each Psorid 50 mg Capsule provides 50 mg of ciclosporin per capsule. Your doctor decides how many capsules you need and how often to take them; it may be taken once or twice daily depending on the condition and your response. The maximum daily dose is individualized and should never be increased on your own, since this strength is meant for carefully supervised dosing.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ciclosporin may include:

• Tremor or shakiness
• Headache
• Nausea or stomach upset
• Increased blood pressure
• Increased hair growth
• Gum swelling
• Higher risk of infection

• Psorid 50 mg Capsule can weaken your immune system, so avoid close contact with people who have contagious infections when possible.
• This strength requires careful monitoring of blood pressure and kidney function during treatment.
• Tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure, kidney disease, liver disease, or a history of cancer before taking Psorid 50 mg Capsule.
• Avoid grapefruit products because they can change ciclosporin levels in your body.
• Do not receive live vaccines unless your doctor specifically approves it.
• Use caution with alcohol if you have liver concerns or if your prescriber advises limiting intake.
• Do not drive or operate machinery if the capsule causes dizziness, shakiness, or blurred vision.

• Grapefruit and grapefruit juice
• Other medicines that affect the immune system
• Certain antibiotics and antifungals that can raise ciclosporin levels
• Blood pressure medicines, especially some that may affect kidney function
• NSAID pain relievers, which may increase kidney risk

Store Psorid 50 mg Capsule at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.