CELLCEPT contains Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) which belongs to the class of medicines called ‘immunosuppressants’. It is used to prevent the body from rejecting a transplanted organ such as a kidney, heart or liver. Transplant rejection occurs when the recipient’s immune system identifies the transplanted organ as a ‘foreign object’ and attacks it. If it is not treated promptly, it may cause irreversible damage. Cellcept Tablet may be given in combination with other immunity suppressing medicines for effective results.

It is an immunosuppressive medicine, works by inhibiting the enzyme inosine -5′-monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH) and reducing the production of guanosine nucleotides preferentially in T and B lymphocytes, thereby suppressing cell-mediated immune responses and antibody formation

Inform the doctor If you have any infection or symptoms of infections, unexpected bruising or bleeding, lung or breathing problems, stomach ulcer, liver problems, ulcers in your stomach or intestines, HIV, neurogenetic disorder, hepatitis B or C (or if you are a carrier of the virus), cancer, if you have received or are scheduled to receive any vaccines.

Inform the doctor about all your medical conditions, prescription and non-prescription drugs, vitamin supplements, herbal medications, since CELLCEPT can interact with them. CELLCEPT can cause an allergic reaction in some patients therefore it is necessary to read the complete composition list and consult the doctor in case of any ingredient that induces allergies.

Consult the doctor if you are planning, on a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
It is advisable to avoid driving and operating heavy machinery during the course of CELLCEPT.

CELLCEPT may make your skin more sensitive to sun, so it is better to use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors.