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PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER CellCept 500 mg tablets simple sugars mycophenolate simple sugars read this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine. Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if there is more you want to know. This medicine has been prescribed for you personally. You should not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if any of the side effects gets serious, or you notice any side effects not listed here. In this leaflet: 1 Effect and use 2 What you need to know before you start taking CellCept 3 How to take CellCept 4 Possible side effects 5 How to store 6 Further information 1 AND USE Immunosuppressants. CellCept tablets are used to prevent simple sugars the body from rejecting a transplanted kidney, heart or liver. CellCept is used together with other medicines known as ciclosporin and corticosteroids. 2 BEFORE YOU BEFORE YOU TAKE CELLCEPT Do not take CellCept: simple sugars If you are allergic (hypersensitive) simple sugars to mycophenolate mofetil, mycophenolic acid or any of the other ingredients of CellCept. If you are breastfeeding. Take special simple sugars care with CellCept: You should inform your doctor immediately: If you experience any signs of infection (eg. Fever, sore throat), unexpected bruising and / or bleeding. If you have or have ever had problems with your digestive system, for example. ulcer. CellCept reduces your body's simple sugars defense mechanisms. For this reason, there is an increased risk of skin cancer. Therefore you should limit your exposure to sunlight and UV light by wearing protective clothing and using a sunscreen with a high protection factor. Taking simple sugars other medicines Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken. This includes medicines obtained without a prescription. If you answered yes to any of the following questions, please talk with your doctor before you start taking CellCept: Are you taking any medicines simple sugars containing: azathioprine or other immunosuppressive agents (which simple sugars are sometimes given to patients after a transplant operation ), cholestyramine (used to treat patients with high blood cholesterol), simple sugars rifampicin (antibiotic), antacids, phosphate binders (used in patients with chronic renal failure to reduce the absorption of phosphate) or other drugs (including prescription drugs) that your doctor does not is aware of? Going vaccines (live vaccines)? Your doctor will advise you about which vaccines you may use. Taking CellCept with food and drink: Taking food and drink has no influence on your treatment with CellCept. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Do not take CellCept if you are breastfeeding. Do not use CellCept during pregnancy unless clearly indicated simple sugars by your doctor. Your doctor should advise simple sugars you about using contraception before taking CellCept, while taking CellCept, and for 6 weeks after you have stopped taking CellCept. This is because CellCept may cause miscarriage or harm your unborn baby, including problems with development of the ears. You should immediately tell your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing, or if you are or intend to become pregnant. Driving and using machines: There is no evidence that CellCept affect the ability to drive and use machines. 3 HOW TO TAKE CELLCEPT Always take CellCept exactly as prescribed. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist. The usual dose is: Kidney Transplant Adults: The first dose will be given within 72 hours after the transplant. simple sugars The recommended daily dose is 4 tablets (2 g of the active ingredient) taken as two separate doses. This means that you have to take 2 tablets in the morning and 2 tablets in the evening. Children (2-18 years): The dose depends on the child's size. Your doctor will decide the most appropriate dose based on body surface area (height and weight). The recommended dose is 600 mg/m2 twice daily. Heart Transplant Adults: The first dose will be given within 5 days following the transplant. The recommended daily dose is 6 tablets (3 g of the active ingredient) taken as 2 separate doses. This means that one should take 3 tablets in the morning and 3 tablets in the evening. Children: The use of CellCept in pediatric heart transplantation is not recommended as there is no data. Liver Transplant Adults: The first dose of CellCept oral given 4 days after transplantation, and when you are able to take the medicine