Mycophenolate mofetil
(CellCept®, Mycophenolate mofetil)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Capsules, Tablets, Gastro-Resistant Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Mycophenolate capsules should not be opened and the tablets should not be crushed, as the powder is teratogenic, posing a risk to the carer. Use liquid alternative.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Mycophenolate mofetil
Usual formulation brand names
CellCept®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes- some
Modified release
No
Film coated
Yes- some
Enteric coated
Yes - some
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
500mg powder for infusion
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Licensed
Are specials or imports available?
N/A licensed alternative available
Liquid strengths
1g/5ml powder for oral suspension
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
Yes
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Powder for oral suspension can be administered via a nasogastric tube with a minimum size of 8 French.
Notes
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