TACRORITE 2 CAPSULE 10'S

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Tacrolimus or other medicines. If you are pregnant or a breastfeeding mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using TACRORITE 2 CAPSULE 10'S. Avoid alcohol consumption with TACRORITE 2 CAPSULE 10'S. Drive only if you are alert, as TACRORITE 2 CAPSULE 10'S may cause vision problems or nervous disturbances in some people. If you are about to get vaccinated, inform your doctor before taking TACRORITE 2 CAPSULE 10'S. TACRORITE 2 CAPSULE 10'S may increase the risk of infections or skin cancer as it lowers the body’s immune defence system. While taking TACRORITE 2 CAPSULE 10'S, you are advised to wear protective clothing and sunscreen while going out. You are recommended to use glass or metal materials to prepare the oral suspension. Avoid using plastic (PVC) materials to prepare the suspension as the granules will stick to a plastic container, and your child may not receive their full dose. Do not inhale or let the granules or prepared oral suspension come in contact with your skin or eyes. In case of accidental contact with skin, wash the area well with soap and water, and if it comes in contact with the eyes, rinse with plain water.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Inform your doctor if you are taking immunosuppressant (cyclosporine, sirolimus), anti-HIV drugs (nelfinavir), anticonvulsants (phenytoin), antifungals (itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole), antibiotics (erythromycin, clarithromycin), diuretics (triamterene, amiloride) and other medicines. 

Drug-Food Interaction: TACRORITE 2 CAPSULE 10'S may interact with St. John’s Wort (a herbal supplement to treat depression). Avoid taking grapefruit and grapefruit juice with TACRORITE 2 CAPSULE 10'S as it may cause serious side effects. Also, avoid consumption of alcohol with TACRORITE 2 CAPSULE 10'S.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have liver, kidney or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking TACRORITE 2 CAPSULE 10'S.

Kidney transplant:

• Include fruits and vegetables in your daily routine.
• Follow a vitamin-C-rich diet.
• Reduce salt intake.
• Eat a handful of walnuts and almonds every day.
• Reduce intake of unhealthy cholesterol and fats.
• Consume dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa.

Liver and Heart transplant:

• Eat whole-grain bread, cereals and other grains, fruits and vegetables, lean meats, fish and poultry.
• Maintain a low-fat and low-salt diet.
• Drink low-fat milk or eat other low-fat dairy products to maintain adequate calcium.
• Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient water and other fluids.
• Avoid alcohol consumption.
• Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice. 

Regular blood tests and certain other tests are recommended while taking TACRORITE 2 CAPSULE 10'S to check blood sugar levels, kidney functioning and potassium levels in the blood.