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ciclosporin · Medicine question

Should Neoral (ciclosporin) soft gelatin capsules be swallowed whole?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Neoral (ciclosporin) soft gelatin capsules should be swallowed whole.

Sources for this answer

Neoral Soft Gelatin CapsulesNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.2 Posology and method of administration · Version 36Document updated 11 March 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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