Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF)-containing products: Risk of pregnancy loss and congenital malformations – Extension of the post‑treatment contraception period from 6 weeks to 6 months for women of childbearing potential - SAHPRA

Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF)-containing products: Risk of pregnancy loss and congenital malformations – Extension of the post‑treatment contraception period from 6 weeks to 6 months for women of childbearing potential

Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF)-containing products: Risk of pregnancy loss and congenital malformations – Extension of the post‑treatment contraception period from 6 weeks to 6 months for women of childbearing potential

CellCept, Mycocept, Mycophenolate Teva and Mycokem are medicines that contain the active ingredient mycophenolate mofetil (MMF). Roche Products (Pty) Ltd, Sandoz South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Teva Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd, and Ascend Laboratories (Pty) Ltd, in collaboration with the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) would like to inform you of the following:

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Document Number: DHCPL
Version: 1
Date Updated: 22/10/2026
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Category: Communication To Health Care Professionals
Unit: Pharmacovigilance