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Tacrolimus Sandoz 5 mg Capsule

NAFDAC Reg. No. B4-1892 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC — registration activeAs of 5 November 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Tacrolimus Sandoz 5 mg Capsule
NAFDAC number
B4-1892
Active ingredient
Tacrolimus
Strength
5 mg
Form
Capsule
Pack size
1 x 50's
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Novartis Nigeria Limited
Approved
7 May 2021
Status
Inactive View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
6 May 2026
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

RxVerify commentary

  • Tacrolimus Sandoz 5 mg Capsule is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (B4-1892). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. Not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Tacrolimus Sandoz 5 mg Capsule is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for tacrolimus, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

Boxed warning: MALIGNANCIES AND SERIOUS INFECTIONS • Increased risk for developing serious infections and malignancies with tacrolimus or other immunosuppressants that may lead to hospitalization or death. ( 5.1 , 5.2 ) WARNING: MALIGNANCIES AND SERIOUS INFECTIONS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning . • Increased risk for developing serious infections and malignancies with tacrolimus or other immunosuppressants that may lead to hospitalization or death. ( 5.1 , 5.2 )
What it is used for

Tacrolimus capsule is a calcineurin-inhibitor immunosuppressant indicated for the prophylaxis of organ rejection in adult patients receiving allogeneic liver, kidney, or heart transplants, and pediatric patients receiving allogeneic liver transplants in combination with other immunosuppressants. ( 1.1 ) 1.1 Prophylaxis of Organ Rejection in Kidney, Liver or Heart Transplant Tacrolimus capsules are indicated for the prophylaxis of organ rejection, in adult patients receiving allogeneic kidney transplant [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 )] , liver transplant [see Clinical Studies ( 14.2 )] , heart transplant [ see Clinical Studies ( 14.3 )] , and pediatric patients receiving allogeneic liver trans …

Possible side effects

The following serious and otherwise important adverse drug reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of labeling: • Lymphoma and Other Malignancies [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Serious Infections [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] • New Onset Diabetes After Transplant [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 ) ] • Nephrotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] • Neurotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] • Hyperkalemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] • Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] • Anaphylactic Reactions with Tacrolimus Injection [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] • Myocardial Hypertrophy [see Warnings and Precau …

Do not use if

Tacrolimus capsules are contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to tacrolimus. Tacrolimus injection is contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to HCO-60 (polyoxyl 60 hydrogenated castor oil). Hypersensitivity symptoms reported include dyspnea, rash, pruritus, and acute respiratory distress syndrome [seeAdverse Reactions (6) ]. Hypersensitivity to tacrolimus or HCO-60 (polyoxyl 60 hydrogenated castor oil). ( 4 )

Warnings

• Not Interchangeable with Extended-Release Tacrolimus Products-Medication Errors: Instruct patients or caregivers to recognize the appearance of tacrolimus capsules. ( 5.3 ) • New Onset Diabetes After Transplant: Monitor blood glucose. ( 5.4 ) • Nephrotoxicity (acute and/or chronic): Reduce the dose; use caution with other nephrotoxic drugs. ( 5.5 ) • Neurotoxicity: Including risk of Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES); monitor for neurologic abnormalities; reduce or discontinue tacrolimus capsules. ( 5.6 ) • Hyperkalemia: Monitor serum potassium levels. Consider carefully before using with other agents also associated with hyperkalemia. …

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to tacrolimus during pregnancy. The Transplantation Pregnancy Registry International (TPRI) is a voluntary pregnancy exposure registry that monitors outcomes of pregnancy in female transplant recipients and those fathered by male transplant recipients exposed to immunosuppressants including tacrolimus. …

General information only — not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

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About Tacrolimus Sandoz 5 mg Capsule

What is in Tacrolimus Sandoz 5 mg Capsule?

Tacrolimus Sandoz 5 mg Capsule contains Tacrolimus (5 mg), as capsule, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Tacrolimus Sandoz 5 mg Capsule registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Tacrolimus Sandoz 5 mg Capsule is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number B4-1892, and its registration is active as of 5 November 2026.

Has Tacrolimus Sandoz 5 mg Capsule been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Tacrolimus Sandoz 5 mg Capsule in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Tacrolimus Sandoz 5 mg Capsule is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number B4-1892, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is Tacrolimus Sandoz 5 mg Capsule used for?

Tacrolimus capsule is a calcineurin-inhibitor immunosuppressant indicated for the prophylaxis of organ rejection in adult patients receiving allogeneic liver, kidney, or heart transplants, and pediatric patients receiving allogeneic liver transplants in combination with other immunosuppressants. ( 1.1 ) 1.1 Prophylaxis of Organ Rejection in Kidney, Liver or Heart Transplant Tacrolimus capsules are (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for tacrolimus. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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