Mycophenolate (Systemic)

Brand Names : CellCept

Proper Use of This Medicine

This medicine should be taken on an empty stomach.

Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor . Do not take more or less of it and do not take it more often than your doctor ordered. Taking too much may increase the chance of side effects, while taking too little may lead to rejection of your transplanted organ.

To help you remember to take your medicine, try to get into the habit of taking it at the same time each day.

Do not stop taking this medicine without first checking with your doctor . Your physician will use the results of tests and your physical examination to decide how long you should take this medicine.

The capsules or tablets of mycophenolate should be swallowed whole. The tablets should not be crushed and the capsules should not be opened because it is important that other people not be exposed to mycophenolate powder.

Dosing - Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of mycophenolate. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The number of capsules or tablets that you take depends on the strength of the medicine.

• For oral dosage form (capsules or tablets):
  • For prevention of rejection of transplanted heart:
    • Adults - 1.5 grams (six capsules or three tablets) two times a day.
  • For prevention of rejection of transplanted kidney:
    • Adults - 1 gram (four capsules or two tablets) two times a day.
  • For prevention of rejection of transplanted liver:
    • Adults - 1.5 grams (six capsules or three tablets) two times a day.

• For injection dosage form:
  • For prevention of rejection of transplanted heart:
    • Adults - 1.5 grams two times a day.
  • For prevention of rejection of transplanted kidney:
    • Adults - 1 gram two times a day.
  • For prevention of rejection of transplanted liver:
    • Adults - 1 gram two times a day.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of mycophenolate and remember it within 12 hours, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose, go back to your regular dosing schedule, and check with your doctor. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.