Mycofit 250 Mg

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS1423

USA Brand Name

CellCept

Strength

250mg

Generic Name

Mycophenolate Mofetil

Manufacturer

Intas Pharma, India

## Mycofit 250 mg Tablets (Mycophenolate Mofetil)

## What Is The Generic Name For Mycofit:

Mycophenolate Mofetil is the generic version for Mycofit

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Mycofit 250 mg (Mycophenolate Mofetil):

CellCept

## About Mycofit 250 mg (Mycophenolate Mofetil):

Mycofit 250 mg contains an immunosuppressant drug containing active ingredient, Mycophenolate Mofetil 250 mg per tablet which is used for prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients especially in Prophylaxis of renal (kidney) or cardiac (heart ) rejection. You can buy this medicine on doctor’s prescription only from all the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## Dosage Form:

Tablet

## Manufacturer:

Intas Pharma, India is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Mycofit 250mg.

## Strength :

Mycofit 250 mg consists of Mycophenolate Mofetil 250 mg in a tablet form and may be found in various strengths and may be in other substitutes on all the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## Mycofit 250 mg (Mycophenolate Mofetil) is used in:

Immunosuppression

Organ rejection in transplant patients

Prophylaxis of renal or cardiac rejection

## How Mycofit 250 mg (Mycophenolate Mofetil) Works:

Mycofit Tablet contains Mycophenolate Mofetil as an active ingredient which is immunosuppressive by nature and inhibits DNA synthesis in immune cells which reduces the action of body’s own immune defense system that helps in avoiding organ transplant rejection.

## Before You Use Mycofit 250 mg (Mycophenolate Mofetil):

Make sure that:

You do not take alcohol although interaction with alcohol is not known but inform your doctor

You are not pregnant as it may results birth defects hence birth control is required while taking this medicine

Your doctor knows about your pre-existing diseases, medications, surgeries and all current health conditions including the supplements you are taking (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Mycofit 250 mg (Mycophenolate Mofetil):

Avoid alcohol and excess beverages

Avoid Inhalation and contact with skin

Avoid taking antacids at the same time

Avoid being close with the people having cold n flu or any other infection as this medicine makes a patient immunocompromised which increases the risk of infection to the patient.

Avoid being in direct sunlight as this medicine will make you photosensitive

You should strictly avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Mycofit 250 mg (Mycophenolate Mofetil):

You should not use if you have the following conditions:

Hypersensitivity/Allergy

Hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyl transferase disorder (Kelley-Seegmiller syndrome/Lesch- Nyhan syndrome)

Pregnancy or Breastfeeding

Always consult your doctor for suitable and effective treatment

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have hypersensitivity or allergy to it

Have heart/ liver/Kidney diseases

Are Photosensitive

Are taking antacids

Are infected with any infection

Have gastrointestinal diseases like peptic ulcers

Are Pregnant/Breastfeeding

Are having any other diseases, drugs or therapies which may affect its therapeutic effect

## Dosage :

Mycofit 250 mg (Mycophenolate Mofetil) is an immunosuppressant and used to treat prophylaxis of renal or cardiac rejection. Consult your doctor for the frequency and dosage as age and severity of the disease differ in each patient. It may be given in injection form if patients are unable to take oral form.

Patients are advised to take Mycofit 250 mg as directed by the doctor but it should be taken at fixed times. Generally, it is given twice/thrice a day and can be taken with or without food. It may be given in combination with other medicines. It is not recommended in pregnant and breastfeeding women.

## How Much Of The Mycofit 250 mg (Mycophenolate Mofetil) to Be Used:

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Mycofit 250 mg. generally it is given twice or thrice a day and that too depending upon the condition of the patient.

## How To Take The Mycofit 250 mg (Mycophenolate Mofetil):

Mycofit 250 mg should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. Swallow the whole tablet with water without crushing or breaking it. It can be taken with food to avoid stomach upset.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Mycofit 250 mg (Mycophenolate Mofetil):

Patients are advised to take the tablet as long as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it for a longer period unless prescribed by your doctor.

## Overdose :

Contact your doctor or visit nearby medical facility immediately if you are suspecting that you have taken a high dose or multiple doses and due to that you are facing severe side effects like swelling in face, mouth, tongue, persistent diarrhea/constipation, breathing difficulty etc.

## Missed Dose:

A missed dose of Mycofit 250 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not take double or multiple doses next time if you missed once or twice. You may need to contact your doctor in this case.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Mycofit 250 mg (Mycophenolate Mofetil):

Constipation

Stomach Pain

Nausea/Vomiting

Dizziness and Fainting

Abnormal blood counts

Black or tarry stools/Diarrhea

Bloody or coffee colored vomit

Yellowing of skin and eyes

Chest pain

Headache

Severe difficulty in breathing

Abdominal pain

Increased blood cholesterol

Low or high blood pressure

Trouble sleeping

Pain in the arms, legs, and the neck

Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands, and feet

Uncontrolled shaking of arms or legs

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Mycofit 250 mg contents may interact with other medicines you are already taking which can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Inform your doctor if you are on Vitamins, other medicines or Herbal or Food Supplements as these may also interact with your Mycofit 250 mg Tablet. Few drugs which may interact with it are:

Omeprazole

Sevelamer

Ethinyl Estradiol

Leflunomide

Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid

Live vaccines

Adalimumab

Aluminium/Hydroxide/Magnesium/Hydroxide/Calcium Carbonate (these should not be taken at the same time especially)

Here are some interactions with disease also:

Peptic Ulcers

Kidney disease

## Warning And Precaution:

Mycofit 250 mg should be used very cautiously in:

Hypersensitivity

Malignancy

Live Vaccines

Anaphylactic shock

Skin cancer

Infections

Kelley-Seegmiller syndrome/Lesch- Nyhan syndrome

Pregnant/Breastfeeding women

Consult your doctor to get best possible treatment and dosage adjustment while having other disease conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach and sight of the children and other people nearby you.

Monitor blood parameters and glucose levels regularly while taking this tablet

Always discuss your conditions like diseases, medication, supplements, etc with your doctor when you are going to take a new medicine.

## Indications :

Always use this medicine as recommended by your physician. Do not self administer it by changing the dose yourself. It has to be used carefully.

Read the insert/Label carefully.

## Storage :

Store the Mycofit 250 mg at cool temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze medicines unless required by package insert.