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Folitrax 5 mg
Methotrexate
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Folitrax 5 mg is used for this medicine is used in the treatment of pain and swelling, inflammatory arthritis, gout and recovery after injury or surgery.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated October 2026
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Key details
Salt: Methotrexate
Available variants: 5 mg 10`S
Best price: ₹96
MRP: ₹101
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: IPCA LABORATORIES LTD`
Ordering notes
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Composition of Folitrax 5 mg
Folitrax 5 mg contains Methotrexate. It belongs to the Enzyme / disease-modifying anti-rheumatic agent class of medicines.
Uses of Folitrax 5 mg
- Pain
- Swelling
- Inflammatory arthritis
- Gout
- Recovery after injury or surgery
Benefits of Folitrax 5 mg
- In Pain and swelling
- Folitrax reduces pain and swelling at the site of injury or inflammation, so the area is more comfortable and easier to move.
- In Inflammatory arthritis
- Folitrax calms the inflammation driving joint pain and stiffness in arthritis, improving movement and protecting the joint from further damage.
- In Gout
- Folitrax 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
- Folitrax controls pain and swelling while tissues heal, which lets you move earlier and recover more comfortably.
How Folitrax 5 mg works
Methotrexate reduces inflammation and the swelling that comes with injury, surgery or an inflammatory joint disease.
How to take Folitrax 5 mg
Use this medicine as your doctor has directed. 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 Folitrax 5 mg
Most side effects of Folitrax 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 Folitrax 5 mg
- 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 Folitrax 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 Folitrax 5 mg
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Quick tips for Folitrax 5 mg
- Keep every monitoring blood test appointment.
- Carry a note of the medicine and its schedule, especially for weekly dosing.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- IPCA LABORATORIES LTD`
- Therapeutic class:
- Analgesic and anti-inflammatory
- Drug class:
- Enzyme / disease-modifying anti-rheumatic agent
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Folitrax 5 mg FAQs
What is Folitrax 5 mg used for?
Folitrax 5 mg 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 Folitrax 5 mg?
Pain and swelling: Folitrax 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 Folitrax 5 mg?
Folitrax 5 mg 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 Folitrax 5 mg?
Use this medicine as your doctor has directed. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Folitrax 5 mg work?
Methotrexate reduces inflammation and the swelling that comes with injury, surgery or an inflammatory joint disease.
Is Folitrax 5 mg a prescription medicine?
Yes. Folitrax 5 mg 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 Folitrax 5 mg?
The side effects reported most often with Folitrax 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 Folitrax 5 mg be taken during pregnancy?
Folitrax 5 mg is not recommended in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Folitrax.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Folitrax 5 mg?
No. Do not drink alcohol while taking Folitrax 5 mg.
What if I miss a dose of Folitrax 5 mg?
Contact your doctor for advice.
Is Folitrax 5 mg habit forming?
No. Folitrax 5 mg is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
How much does Folitrax 5 mg cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Folitrax 5 mg starts at ₹96 (MRP ₹101) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in 5 mg 10`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Folitrax 5 mg?
Folitrax 5 mg is manufactured by IPCA LABORATORIES LTD`. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Folitrax 5 mg delivered?
Folitrax 5 mg is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.
Folitrax 5 mg, Quick facts
- Salt
- Methotrexate
- Best price
- ₹96
- MRP
- ₹101
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Brand
- IPCA LABORATORIES LTD`
- Manufacturer
- IPCA LABORATORIES LTD`
- Therapeutic class
- Analgesic and anti-inflammatory
- Drug class
- Enzyme / disease-modifying anti-rheumatic agent
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- 5 mg 10`S
- 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.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- 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 Folitrax 5 mg.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
Next steps
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.