CELLCEPT DESCRIPTION

Cellcept (Mycophenolate Mofetil) - Capsule

Cellcept is manufactured by Roche. This medicine is an immunosuppressant used with other medicines to prevent organ rejection following kidney, liver, or heart transplants. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Brand Name
CellCept

Common Name
mycophenolate mofetil

Where Can I order Cellcept From? Can I buy Cellcept at Canadian Prices?

Yes, if you are from the U.S. then you can buy Cellcept at Canadian prices. Currently we will only accept an order for Cellcept from U.S. and Canadian residents. Both U.S. and Canadian residents require a prescription to purchase Cellcept and when you order Cellcept it will be delivered with express shipping.

How does Cellcept work? What will Cellcept do for me?

Cellcept mofetil belongs to the group of medicines known as immunosuppressant agents. It is used to prevent the rejection of organ transplants by suppressing the body's natural defense, the immune system. It does this by preventing the formation of cells (white blood cells) that would normally attack the transplanted organ.

Your doctor may choose to use Cellcept for other conditions not listed here. If you're unsure why you are taking Cellcept, please ask your doctor.

How should I use Cellcept?

Cellcept mofetil is available in tablet, capsule, oral suspension, and injectable form.

Cellcept mofetil is usually started as soon as possible following the organ transplant. The dose varies according to circumstances:

the usual dose after kidney transplant is 1 g twice a day;
the recommended dose after heart transplant is 1.5 g twice a day.
The two doses should be spaced as close to 12 hours apart as possible and at approximately the same time each day. The oral medicine should be taken on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after meals). If you vomit or have diarrhea after taking Cellcept mofetil, always call your doctor for further direction. Do not stop taking the medicine without first talking with your doctor.

You should leave the capsules and tablets in the blister packs until it is time for your dose. The capsules and tablets should be swallowed whole, and not crushed or chewed.

If using the suspension, be sure to shake the closed bottle well for about five seconds before each use. Do not mix the suspension with any liquid.

Avoid skin contact with damaged capsules or caplets. If any powder from any of the forms of Cellcept mofetil should get on your skin, quickly wash with soap and water. If the medication comes in contact with your eyes, rinse them thoroughly with plain water.

Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are using the medication without consulting your doctor.

Cellcept mofetil must be taken exactly as directed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule, and notify your doctor. Do not double doses.

Cellcept mofetil tablets and capsules should be stored in a cool, dry place and protected from direct light. Cellcept mofetil suspension should be stored at room temperature and not used beyond its expiry date (60 days after mixing).

What form(s) does Cellcept come in?

CellCept is available as capsules, tablets, suspension and injectable solution.

Capsules: Each oblong, two-piece, blue-brown capsule contains 250 mg Cellcept mofetil. Nonmedicinal ingredients include croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, povidone, pregelatinized starch, black iron oxide, FD&C Blue Aluminum Lake, gelatin, potassium hydroxide, red iron oxide, shellac, titanium dioxide, and yellow iron oxide. Some capsules may also contain silicon dioxide and sodium lauryl sulfate.

Caplets: Each lavender-coloured caplet contains Cellcept mofetil 500 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients include croscarmellose sodium, FD&C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, iron oxide, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol 400, povidone, talc, and titanium dioxide. Some caplets may also contain propylene glycol and shellac.

Suspension: The powder for oral suspension is fruit-flavoured and contains Cellcept mofetil 200 mg per 1 mL suspension. When mixed, it produces a white to off-white liquid. Nonmedicinal ingredients include aspartame, citric acid, colloidal silicon dioxide, fruit flavor, methylparaben, sodium citrate, sorbitol, soybean lecithin, and xanthan gum.

Injectable: The injectable solution contains Cellcept mofetil 500 mg as a dry powder ready for dilution with appropriate solution. Nonmedicinal ingredients include citric acid, polyssorbate 80, and sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid.

Who should NOT take Cellcept?

Cellcept mofetil should not be used by:

anyone sensitive or allergic to Cellcept mofetil or to any of the ingredients of the particular dosage form being used
anyone allergic to polysorbate 80 (Tween)
pregnant women

What side effects are possible with Cellcept?

The following side effects may go away as your body becomes used to the medicine; check with your doctor if they continue or become bothersome. Your health professional may be able to help you to deal with some of the effects.

More common

constipation
diarrhea
headache
heartburn
nausea and vomiting
stomach pain
weakness
Less common

acne
dizziness
skin rash
sleeping problems
Contact your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

blood in urine
chest pain
cough or hoarseness
fever or chills
lower back or side pain
painful or difficult urination
shortness of breath
swelling of feet or lower legs
Less common

abdominal pain
black, tarry stools
bloody vomit
irregular heartbeat
joint pain
muscle pain
pinpoint red spots on skin
sores inside mouth
trembling
unusual bleeding or bruising
white patches on mouth, tongue, or throat
Other side effects not listed above may occur in some people. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.

What other drugs could interact with Cellcept?

The following medications may affect how Cellcept mofetil works or increase the risk of side effects:
azathioprine
chlorambucil
cholestyramine
corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone, dexamethasone)
cyclophosphamide
cyclosporine
mercaptopurine
immunosuppressants (e.g., tacrolimus)
If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:

stop taking one of the medications,
change one of the medications to another,
change how you are taking one or both of the medications, or
leave everything as is.
An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. In many cases, interactions are intended or are managed by close monitoring. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.

Medications other than those listed above may interact with Cellcept. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications that you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, decongestants, alcohol, the nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.

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