This text is for informational purposes only. Please consult with a doctor or pharmacist before using any medication.

Please read the manufacturer’s product insert that comes with the medication. Not all side effects are listed here. Consult a healthcare provider if you experience these or other unexpected effects.

Some of the common side effects of Cellcept are:

• Skin problems such as acne, cold sores, shingles, skin growths, hair loss, rash and itching
• Urinary system problems such as blood in the urine
• Mouth problems, like swelling of the gums and mouth ulcers
• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Liver disorders
• Diarrhea, constipation, feeling sick (nausea), indigestion, loss of appetite, flatulence, bleeding in the stools
• Nervous system problems, such as dizziness, drowsiness or numbness, tremors, muscle spasms, convulsions
• Anxiety or  depression, mood changes
• Heart and blood system problems, such as changes in blood pressure, accelerated heart rate, widening of blood vessels
• Lung problems, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, shortness of breath, and cough, can be due to bronchiectasis or pulmonary fibrosis. Consult with the doctor if there is a persistent cough or shortness of breath.
• Fluid in the lungs or inside the chest

Please note that not all side effects can be listed here. Consult a healthcare provider if you experience any of these or other unexpected side effects.

Caution:

If a sudden anaphylactic reaction, such as swelling of the face, tongue, or throat that makes it difficult to breathe or swallow, wheezing, hives, rash, or severe sloughing of the skin, occurs, go to a doctor immediately or call 911 and go to an emergency room.

CellCept reduces the body’s immunity, so the ability to fight infections will not be as good as usual. There is greater susceptibility to infections than normal, including infections of the brain, skin, mouth, stomach, gut, lungs, and urinary system.

Cellcept is prescribed to prevent and reverse organ rejection after a heart, liver or kidney transplant.