Cellcept 500mg Tablet
Roche Products India Pvt Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
665.50

NOTICE: unsafe with : Lactation

USED FOR:
Organ transplantation

COMPOSITION:
Mycophenolate mofetil (500mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti neoplastics

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Cellcept 500mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

UNSAFE
Lactation
UNSAFE

Cellcept 500mg Tablet is unsafe to use during lactation. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby, or the mother is suffering from a condition in which breastfeeding is not advisable.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Cellcept 500mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Cellcept 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cellcept 500mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Cellcept 500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Mycophenolate mofetil   500mg

Uses of Cellcept Tablet
Cellcept 500mg Tablet is used in organ transplantation.

How to use Cellcept Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cellcept 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Cellcept Tablet works
Cellcept 500mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant. It reduces the action of body's own defense system (the immune system) and prevents rejection of the transplanted organ.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Abdominal pain, Headache, Increased blood pressure, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils).

Expert advice for Cellcept Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Cellcept to stop the body from rejecting a transplanted organ (e.g. kidney, heart or liver). You might need to take other medications such as corticosteroids and cyclosporin while on Cellcept. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Avoid contact with people who have cold, flu or other contagious illness. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat. Do not receive certain vaccine such as “live vaccines” while you are on Cellcept. They may not work well and may not fully protect you. Protect yourself from direct sunlight by wearing protective clothing and applying a sunscreen with a high sun protection factor (SPF).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Cellcept a steroid drug?
No. Cellcept is not a steroid drug

Q. Is Cellcept safe?
Cellcept is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor

Q. Is Cellcept cytotoxic?
Yes. Cellcept may cause death of immune cells and it also causes certain types of skin cancers. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.