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CellCept

Brand Names

; CellCept®

Immunosuppressant Agent

You will have an increased risk of getting infections. Avoid crowds and people with infections, colds, or flu.

If you have an allergy to mycophenolate, mycophenolic acid, or any other part of the medicine.

This medicine is used to prevent your body's rejection of a solid organ transplant such as a kidney, heart or liver.
It can treat psoriasis and uveitis.

Mycophenolate helps the body accept a new organ more easily. It decreases the body's response to diseases affecting the immune system.

Take on an empty stomach. Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
A liquid (suspension) is available if you cannot swallow pills. Those who have feeding tubes can also use the liquid. Tube feeding should be held a couple of hours before and after medicine is given. Flush the feeding tube before and after medicine is given. Shake well first.
Do not take antacids, cholestyramine, colestipol, or iron with this medicine. Separate these medicines from mycophenolate.

Take a missed dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Return to your regular schedule.
Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
Do not change dose or stop taking medicine without talking with healthcare provider.

Vaccines may be less effective. If you are going to be vaccinated check with healthcare provider.
Oral solution contains 0.56 mg phenylalanine/200 mg dose. Use caution if you have phenylketonuria.
If you have had a stomach ulcer or bleeding tell healthcare provider.
There is a risk of skin cancer. Avoid lots of sun. Use sunscreen; wear protective clothing and eyewear. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps.
The risk of cancer is higher after taking this medicine. It may be related to the dose and length of treatment.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
Do not use in pregnancy and do not get pregnant. Use birth control that you can trust before beginning treatment, during and for 6 weeks after treatment.
Do not use if you are breast-feeding.

Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard candy, or chewing gum may help.
Diarrhea.
Risk of infection. Avoid crowds and people with infections, colds, or flu.
Headache. Mild pain medicine may help.
Constipation. More liquids, regular exercise, or a fiber-containing diet may help. Talk with healthcare provider about a stool softener or laxative.

Check blood work every week for the first month, every other week for the second and third months, then once monthly. Talk with healthcare provider.
Follow diet plan and exercise program as recommended by healthcare provider.
Follow up with healthcare provider.

Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Fever and/or chills, sore throat, sore mouth, pain with urination, or coughing up sputum.

Store in a tight, light-resistant container at room temperature.
Store suspension at room temperature or under refrigeration. Do not freeze. Throw away after 2 months.

Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs, vitamins).