Mycophenolate : How to Use

Mycophenolate - Systemic

Brand Names

CellCept Mycophenolate *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects *** Additional Information

How to Use

This drug must be taken on an empty stomach.

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

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

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

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

Dosage

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

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

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 family doctor. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

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 drug to break down.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.