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Dermotrex Gel
Methotrexate
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Dermotrex Gel is used for this medicine is used in the treatment of pain and swelling, inflammatory arthritis, gout and recovery after injury or surgery.
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Key details
Salt: Methotrexate
Available variants: gel 30G
Price: ₹440 (₹14.67 per g)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: EAST WEST PHARMA
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Composition of Dermotrex Gel
Dermotrex Gel contains Methotrexate. It belongs to the Enzyme / disease-modifying anti-rheumatic agent class of medicines.
Uses of Dermotrex Gel
- Pain
- Swelling
- Inflammatory arthritis
- Gout
- Recovery after injury or surgery
Benefits of Dermotrex Gel
- In Pain and swelling
- Dermotrex reduces pain and swelling at the site of injury or inflammation, so the area is more comfortable and easier to move.
- In Inflammatory arthritis
- Dermotrex calms the inflammation driving joint pain and stiffness in arthritis, improving movement and protecting the joint from further damage.
- In Gout
- Dermotrex relieves the intense pain and swelling of a gout attack, or lowers uric acid to prevent attacks, depending on the type you have been prescribed.
- In Recovery after injury or surgery
- Dermotrex controls pain and swelling while tissues heal, which lets you move earlier and recover more comfortably.
How Dermotrex Gel works
Methotrexate reduces inflammation and the swelling that comes with injury, surgery or an inflammatory joint disease.
How to take Dermotrex Gel
Clean and dry the affected area, then apply a thin layer and rub it in gently. Wash your hands before and after use, unless your hands are the area being treated. This is for use on the skin only — do not swallow it. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.
Missed dose and overdose
If you miss a dose
Contact your doctor for advice. Do not take the missed weekly dose together with the next one.
If you take too much
An overdose of this medicine can seriously suppress the bone marrow and damage the liver. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Dermotrex Gel
Most side effects of Dermotrex are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- Nausea
- Stomach upset
- Loose motions
- Rash
- Raised liver enzymes
Stop the medicine and get help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.
Safety advice for Dermotrex Gel
- AlcoholUNSAFE
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
- PregnancyUNSAFE
- Not recommended in pregnancy. It may harm the developing baby, so tell your doctor at once if you are or might be pregnant.
- Breast feedingUNSAFE
- Not recommended while breastfeeding.
- DrivingCAUTION
- May cause drowsiness or affect your concentration. Do not drive until you know how it affects you.
- KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor if you have kidney disease.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor if you have liver disease.
Warnings and precautions
Medicines that suppress the immune system need regular blood tests — do not miss them. Report fever, sore throat, mouth ulcers or unusual bruising promptly if you are on an immune-suppressing medicine. Tell your doctor about any infection, and before any vaccination. Methotrexate for arthritis is taken ONCE A WEEK. Taking it daily by mistake is dangerous — check the day on your pack. For arthritis and psoriasis this medicine is taken ONCE A WEEK, on the same day each week. Taking it daily by mistake causes severe, sometimes fatal harm — check the day on your pack and confirm it with your pharmacist. Take folic acid on the days your doctor has specified, but not on the same day as the methotrexate unless told to. Report mouth ulcers, sore throat, fever, unusual bruising or breathlessness immediately.
Do not take Dermotrex if
Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with an active serious infection, or with severe liver or bone-marrow disease. Several of these medicines must not be used in pregnancy.
Interactions with other medicines
Tell your doctor about all other medicines, especially anti-inflammatory painkillers and antibiotics. Live vaccines are generally avoided while on immune-suppressing treatment.
How to store Dermotrex Gel
Store below 25°C, protected from direct light and moisture. Keep the tube tightly closed and out of reach of children.
Quick tips for Dermotrex Gel
- Keep every monitoring blood test appointment.
- Carry a note of the medicine and its schedule, especially for weekly dosing.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- EAST WEST PHARMA
- Therapeutic class:
- Analgesic and anti-inflammatory
- Drug class:
- Enzyme / disease-modifying anti-rheumatic agent
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Dermotrex Gel FAQs
What is Dermotrex Gel used for?
Dermotrex Gel is commonly used for pain and swelling, inflammatory arthritis, gout and recovery after injury or surgery. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What are the benefits of Dermotrex Gel?
Pain and swelling: Dermotrex reduces pain and swelling at the site of injury or inflammation, so the area is more comfortable and easier to move. It is also used for inflammatory arthritis, gout, recovery after injury or surgery.
What is the salt in Dermotrex Gel?
Dermotrex Gel contains Methotrexate. If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Dermotrex Gel?
Clean and dry the affected area, then apply a thin layer and rub it in gently. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Dermotrex Gel work?
Methotrexate reduces inflammation and the swelling that comes with injury, surgery or an inflammatory joint disease.
Is Dermotrex Gel a prescription medicine?
Yes. Dermotrex Gel is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Dermotrex Gel?
The side effects reported most often with Dermotrex are Nausea, Stomach upset, Loose motions, Rash, Raised liver enzymes. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Dermotrex Gel be taken during pregnancy?
Dermotrex Gel is not recommended in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Dermotrex.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Dermotrex Gel?
No. Do not drink alcohol while taking Dermotrex Gel.
What if I miss a dose of Dermotrex Gel?
Contact your doctor for advice.
Is Dermotrex Gel habit forming?
No. Dermotrex Gel is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
How much does Dermotrex Gel cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Dermotrex Gel starts at ₹440 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in gel 30G. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Dermotrex Gel?
Dermotrex Gel is manufactured by EAST WEST PHARMA. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Dermotrex Gel delivered?
Dermotrex Gel is delivered across India from our licensed pharmacy. Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Enter your pincode on the page to see the date it reaches you.
Dermotrex Gel, Quick facts
- Salt
- Methotrexate
- Form
- gel
- Price
- ₹440 (₹14.67 per g)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Brand
- EAST WEST PHARMA
- Manufacturer
- EAST WEST PHARMA
- Therapeutic class
- Analgesic and anti-inflammatory
- Drug class
- Enzyme / disease-modifying anti-rheumatic agent
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- gel 30G
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- Manufacturer labeling/pack information
- Indian drug market listings
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Dermotrex Gel.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.