Mycophenolic Acid - Drug Information

Latest prescription information about Mycophenolic Acid. Learn how to pronounce the drug's name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.

Trade Name(s): 
India- Baxmune, Biomyf-s, Cellcept, Cellmune, Emcept, Emcept-s, Immutil-s, Mmf, Mofetyl, Mofetyl-s, Mofilet, Mofilet-s, Mycept, Mycept-s, Mycofit, Mycofit-s, Mycomune, Mycomune-s, Mycophen, Mycoral, Myfortic, Mygraft, Myotec, Myotec-s, Rencept, Renfor, Renodapt, Renodapt-s, Renofix-m, Renofix-s.
International- Myfortic

Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is an immunosuppressant agent. It is used to prevent organ rejection in patients receiving allogeneic kidney transplants. 

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity, pregnancy and lactation.

Pregnancy Category :

A B C D X

Category D : There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.


Dosage & When it is to be taken : Adult: Initial dose: 720 mg orally twice a day on an empty stomach, one hour before or two hours after food intake.
Geriatrics: 720 mg twice a day on an empty stomach, one hour before or two hours after food intake.
Pediatric: 400 mg/m² twice a day (up to a maximum of 720 mg twice a day). Pediatric doses for patients with BSA <1.19 m² cannot be accurately administered using currently available formulations of Myfortic tablets.

How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet, taken on an empty stomach and administered in combination with cyclosporine and corticosteroids.

Warnings and Precautions :  Caution should be exercised in patients with history of active peptic ulcer, blood disorders, severe kidney impairment, polyomavirus infections, gastrointestinal disorders.
Patient may develop with increased risk of certain types of cancer, if it so consult with your doctor immediately.
Avoid exposure to sunlight/UV light.
Women taking this medication should seek contraceptive counseling.

Side Effects : Common - Dizziness, stomach pain, vomiting, indigestion, nausea, diarrhea, weight loss, fatal pulmonary fibrosis, constipation, anemia, decrease in white blood cells.
Cardiovascular - Rapid heart rate, weak pulse.
Respiratory - Rapid and shallow breathing, dry cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing up blood or vomit, inflammation of the esophagus.
Genitourinary - Increased urination.
Gastrointestinal - Rapid edema (swelling) of the skin, gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers.
General - Lack of sleep.

Other Precautions :  Avoid excess dosage

Storage Conditions : Store at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C), in a tightly closed container.