Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet

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  • Manufactured by: Ipca Laboratories Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Methotrexate (7.5 mg)
  • Storage: Store at room temperature

Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet Information

Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Lymphoma. Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Abdominal Pain. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet related warnings section.

Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Infections, Liver Disease, Anemia as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet contraindications section.

Besides this, Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.


Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet is used -

Moderate

  • Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)

Mild

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Diarrhoea
  • Joint pain

Common

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Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?


    Folitrax shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?


    Folitrax should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?


    There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Folitrax. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet on the Liver?


    Folitrax may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet on the Heart?


    Side effects of Folitrax rarely affect the heart.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate


Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -


Frequently asked Questions about Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet

  • Is this Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?


    Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet is not addictive in nature.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet


    There is no information on the effects of taking Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet


    Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.

    Mild

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Methotrexate

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 862-863

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 832-834

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Methotrexate

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 862-863

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 832-834


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