Mycophenolate Mofetil (CellCept) Suspension (Administration)

Uses

Handling

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Uses

How should I take or use Mycophenolate Mofetil (CellCept) Suspension (Administration)?

1. Shake the closed bottle well for about 5 seconds before each use.

2. Take off the child safety bottle cap.

3. Take the dispenser and push the plunger completely down toward the tip of the dispenser.

4. Then put the tip of the dispenser firmly into the opening of the bottle adapter.

5. Turn the whole thing upside down (bottle and dispenser – refer picture below).

6. Pull the plunger out slowly.

Keep pulling it out until the desired amount of medicine is in the dispenser.

7. Turn the whole thing back round the right way.

Holding onto the body of the dispenser, carefully pull the dispenser out of the bottle adapter. The bottle adapter should stay in the bottle.
Put the end of the dispenser directly into your mouth and swallow the medicine.
Do not mix the medicine with any other liquid when you swallow it. Close the bottle with the child safety bottle cap after each use.
Immediately after use, take the dispenser to pieces and rinse it under running tap water. Allow it to dry in the air before using it again.

Note: Original syringes/dispensers from the bottle should be used; however if additional syringes are required, the Neomed oral syringes are compatible with the bottle adapter.

Handling

How should I store Mycophenolate Mofetil (CellCept) Suspension (Administration)?

Keep away from children
Keep in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight
Store in the refrigerator. Do not freeze.

How do I throw away Mycophenolate Mofetil (CellCept) Suspension (Administration) safely?

Mycophenolate should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Consult your pharmacist or specialty nurse on disposal measures for unused medicines. You may bring the unused medicines to the pharmacy or clinic for proper disposal.

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What else should I know about Mycophenolate Mofetil (CellCept) Suspension (Administration)?

This leaflet illustrates the proper method of administering Mycophenolate Mofetil (Cellcept) Suspension.

Please refer to the separate patient information leaflet for general information on mycophenolate.

Disclaimers

Please take note that the above is not a complete list of all possible side effects. If you have any concerns about your medication or if you have other side effects that you think are caused by this medication, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.

If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.

This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (National Healthcare Group, National University Health System, and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity, and Watsons), and the Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. You are advised to check with the respective institutions for such information.