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How to Take Mycophenolate Mofetil and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Jul 06, 2023

It comes as a tablet, capsule and suspension to take by mouth, on an empty stomach.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult: Oral- The recommended dose is 1gm to 2gm twice daily.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

♦Contraindicated to pregnant women and patients with known hypersensitivity. It should not be co-administered with Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs).

Drug Name : Mycophenolate Mofetil

This medication is an immunosuppressant, prescribed for prevention of organ rejection.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Mycophenolate Mofetil

India :

Mystead 500 | Immutil | Mofilet | Cellmune

International :

Cellcept

Last Updated on Jul 06, 2023

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