Cellcept Tablet Information

Cellcept Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Kidney transplant.

The optimal dosage of Cellcept Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Cellcept Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cellcept Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Cellcept Tablet's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Cellcept Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

The section on Cellcept Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Cellcept Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cellcept Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Cellcept Benefits & Uses
Cellcept Dosage & How to Take
Cellcept Side Effects
Cellcept Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Cellcept with Other Drugs
Cellcept Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Cellcept
Cellcept Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Cellcept Tablet Benefits & Uses

Cellcept Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Kidney transplant

Cellcept Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Cellcept Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Cellcept Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Cellcept can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Cellcept right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Cellcept Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Cellcept for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Cellcept Tablet on the Kidneys?

Cellcept can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cellcept Tablet on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Cellcept. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Cellcept only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cellcept Tablet on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Cellcept on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Cellcept Tablet with Other Drugs

Cellcept Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Norethindrone

Cholestyramine

Colestipol

Colestipol Tablet

Moderate

Cellcept Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cellcept Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Peptic Ulcer
Kidney Disease
Diabetes
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Cellcept Tablet

Is this Cellcept Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Cellcept Tablet does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Cellcept Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Cellcept Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Cellcept Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Cellcept Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cellcept Tablet

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Cellcept Tablet together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Cellcept Tablet

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cellcept Tablet with alcohol.

Unknown