Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

-live vaccines

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-acyclovir or valacyclovir
-azathioprine
-birth control pills
-certain antibiotics like ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, norfloxacin, trimethoprim; sulfamethoxazole, penicillin, and amoxicillin; clavulanic acid
-certain medicines for stomach problems like lansoprazole, omeprazole, or pantoprazole
-cyclosporine
-ganciclovir or valganciclovir
-isavuconazonium
-medicines for cholesterol like cholestyramine and colestipol
-metronidazole
-other mycophenolate medicines
-probenecid
-rifampin
-sevelamer
-stomach acid blockers like magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide
-telmisartan

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:


-anemia or other blood disorder
-cancer
-diarrhea
-immune system problems
-infection (especially a viral infection such as chickenpox, cold sores, or herpes)
-kidney disease
-recently received or scheduled to receive a vaccination
-stomach problems
-an unusual or allergic reaction to mycophenolate mofetil, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. You will need frequent blood checks during the first few months you are receiving the medicine.

Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or tanning beds/booths.

This medicine can cause birth defects. Do not get pregnant while taking this drug. Females will need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this medicine. If sexually active, use 2 reliable forms of birth control together for 4 weeks before starting this medicine, while you are taking this medicine, and for 6 weeks after you stop taking this medicine. Birth control pills alone may not work properly while you are taking this medicine. If you think that you might be pregnant talk to your doctor right away.

Males who get this medicine must use a condom during sex with females who can get pregnant. If you get a woman pregnant, the baby could have birth defects. The baby could die before they are born. You will need to continue wearing a condom for 90 days after stopping the medicine. Tell your health care provider right away if your partner becomes pregnant while you are taking this medicine. Do not donate sperm while taking this medicine or for 90 days after stopping it.

If you get a cold or other infection while receiving this medicine, call your doctor or health care professional. Do not treat yourself. The medicine may decrease your body''s ability to fight infections.

Do not give blood while taking this medicine or for 6 weeks after stopping it.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand up or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.