CYCLOSPORINE vs TACROLIMUS

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CYCLOSPORINE and TACROLIMUS are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	CYCLOSPORINE	TACROLIMUS
Rating	66/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$52.85 /30	$0.65 /g
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CYCLOSPORINE	TACROLIMUS
Manufacturer	Apotex	Dr Reddys
Dosage forms	Capsule, Emulsion	Capsule, Capsule, extended release, Injectable, Topical
Drug class	Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant	Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 8.4 hours (range 5 to 18 hours)	—
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus	Atopic Dermatitis, Graft Vs Host Disease

cyclosporine tacrolimus

Rating

66/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$52.85 /30

$0.65 /g

Type

Active ingredient

CYCLOSPORINE

TACROLIMUS

Manufacturer

Apotex

Dr Reddys

Dosage forms

Capsule, Emulsion

Capsule, Capsule, extended release, Injectable, Topical

Drug class

Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 8.4 hours (range 5 to 18 hours)

—

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Atopic Dermatitis, Graft Vs Host Disease

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cyclosporine and Tacrolimus?

Cyclosporine contains Cyclosporine, while Tacrolimus contains Tacrolimus — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.