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Mycophenolic Acid Delayed-Release Tablets

Generic name: Mycophenolic Acid Delayed-Release Tablets [ mye-koe-fe-NOLE-ik-AS-id ]
Brand name: Myfortic
Drug class: Selective immunosuppressants

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 30, 2023.

Warning

  • Use of this medicine (mycophenolic acid delayed-release tablets) during pregnancy may cause birth defects or death of the unborn baby. If you are able to become pregnant, you must use birth control that you can trust to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine (mycophenolic acid delayed-release tablets). Your doctor must talk with you about how to avoid getting pregnant while taking this medicine (mycophenolic acid delayed-release tablets). A pregnancy test will be done right before starting this medicine (mycophenolic acid delayed-release tablets) and repeated 8 to 10 days later to show that you are NOT pregnant. If you get pregnant or plan on getting pregnant while taking this medicine (mycophenolic acid delayed-release tablets), call your doctor right away.
  • This medicine may raise the chance of getting cancer like lymphoma or skin cancer. Call your doctor right away if you have a change in color or size of a mole, a skin lump or growth, a big weight loss, night sweats, or swollen glands.
  • You may have more of a chance of getting an infection. Wash hands often. Stay away from people with infections, colds, or flu. Some infections have been very bad and even deadly.
  • Call your doctor right away if you have any signs of infection like fever, chills, flu-like signs, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, more sputum or change in color of sputum, pain with passing urine, mouth sores, or a wound that will not heal.

Uses of Mycophenolic Acid Delayed-Release Tablets:

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Mycophenolic Acid Delayed-Release Tablets?

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine (mycophenolic acid delayed-release tablets).

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine (mycophenolic acid delayed-release tablets) with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Mycophenolic Acid Delayed-Release Tablets?

How is this medicine (Mycophenolic Acid Delayed-Release Tablets) best taken?

Use this medicine (mycophenolic acid delayed-release tablets) as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

What are some other side effects of Mycophenolic Acid Delayed-Release Tablets?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Mycophenolic Acid Delayed-Release Tablets?

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