SANDIMMUNE vs TACROLIMUS

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. SANDIMMUNE 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	SANDIMMUNE	TACROLIMUS
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$52.85 /30	$0.65 /g
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CYCLOSPORINE	TACROLIMUS
Manufacturer	Novartis	Dr Reddys
Dosage forms	Capsule, Injectable	Capsule, Capsule, extended release, Injectable, Topical
Drug class	Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant	Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant
Boxed warning	None	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

sandimmune tacrolimus

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$52.85 /30

$0.65 /g

Type

Active ingredient

CYCLOSPORINE

TACROLIMUS

Manufacturer

Novartis

Dr Reddys

Dosage forms

Capsule, Injectable

Capsule, Capsule, extended release, Injectable, Topical

Drug class

Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant

Boxed warning

None

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 Sandimmune and Tacrolimus?

Sandimmune 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.