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Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet
Methotrexate (7.5mg)
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Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet is used for treatment of Cancer Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis Treatment of Psoriasis Treatment of Crohn’s disease.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated October 2026
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Key details
Salt: Methotrexate (7.5mg)
Available variants: tablet 7.5 mg 10`S
Best price: ₹116 (₹11.58 per tablet)
MRP: ₹122
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: CIPLA LIMITED
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tablet - 7.5 mg - 10 S
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Composition of Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet
Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet contains Methotrexate (7.5mg). It belongs to the Enzyme / disease-modifying anti-rheumatic agent class of medicines.
Uses of Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet
Treatment of Cancer Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis Treatment of Psoriasis Treatment of Crohn’s disease
Benefits of Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet
- In Pain and swelling
- Imutrex reduces pain and swelling at the site of injury or inflammation, so the area is more comfortable and easier to move.
- In Inflammatory arthritis
- Imutrex calms the inflammation driving joint pain and stiffness in arthritis, improving movement and protecting the joint from further damage.
- In Gout
- Imutrex 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
- Imutrex controls pain and swelling while tissues heal, which lets you move earlier and recover more comfortably.
How Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet works
Imutrex 7.5 Tablet inhibits enzymes (dihydrofolate reductase), prevents cell division, and leads to anti-inflammatory actions. Imutrex 7.5 Tablet kills cancer cells by preventing them from making DNA. Imutrex 7.5 Tablet can help control psoriasis by retarding the production of skin cells and suppressing inflammation. Imutrex 7.5 Tablet may treat rheumatoid arthritis by suppressing the immune system, preventing it from attacking the body's cells. This helps reduce the inflammation that causes swollen and stiff joints in rheumatoid arthritis or damage to the intestine in Crohn's disease.
How to take Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Imutrex 7.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food.
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
If you miss a dose of Imutrex 7.5 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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 Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet
Most side effects of Imutrex 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 Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet
- 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.
- DrivingUNSAFE
- Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine.
- 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 Imutrex 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 Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Quick tips for Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet
- Drink plenty of liquids to stay hydrated while taking this medication.
- Take folic acid if advised by your doctor.
- This will help lessen the side effects of this medicine.
- Imutrex 7.5 Tablet may take from weeks to months for Imutrex 7.5 Tablet to work.
- Keep taking the medication as prescribed.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your kidney function, liver function, and the level of blood cells in your blood.
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may increase the risk of side effects.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- CIPLA LIMITED
- Therapeutic class:
- ANTI NEOPLASTICS
- Drug class:
- Enzyme / disease-modifying anti-rheumatic agent
- Chemical class:
- Glutamic acid derivative
Substitutes for Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Methotrexate (7.5mg)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meditrex-7.5 mg TabletOVERSEAS HEALTHCARE | tablet · 4`S | ₹61 | 47% cheaper |
| Ethitrex-7.5 TabletCOMMON PRODUCTS | tablet · 10`S | ₹105 | 10% cheaper |
| Dermotrex 7.5 mg TabletEAST WEST PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹121 | 4% more |
| Oncotrex-7.5 mgSUN PHARMA 2 | 10`S | ₹154 | 33% more |
| Folitrax 7.5 mg TabletIPCA LABORATORIES LTD` | tablet · 10`S | ₹171 | 47% more |
| Mexate 7.5 mg TabletZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹171 | 47% more |
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Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet FAQs
What is Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet used for?
Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet is commonly used for Treatment of Cancer Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis Treatment of Psoriasis Treatment of Crohn’s disease. 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 Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet?
Pain and swelling: Imutrex 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 Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet?
Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet contains Methotrexate (7.5mg). 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 Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet work?
Imutrex 7.5 Tablet inhibits enzymes (dihydrofolate reductase), prevents cell division, and leads to anti-inflammatory actions.
Is Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet 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 Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Imutrex 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 Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet is not recommended in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Imutrex.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet?
No. Do not drink alcohol while taking Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet.
What if I miss a dose of Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Imutrex 7.5 Tablet, take it as soon as possible.
Is Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet habit forming?
No. Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet?
Meditrex-7.5 mg Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹61 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet starts at ₹116 (MRP ₹122) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 7.5 mg 10`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet?
Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet is manufactured by CIPLA LIMITED. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet delivered?
Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet 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.
Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Methotrexate (7.5mg)
- Form
- tablet
- Best price
- ₹116 (₹11.58 per tablet)
- MRP
- ₹122
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- CIPLA LIMITED
- Manufacturer
- CIPLA LIMITED
- Therapeutic class
- ANTI NEOPLASTICS
- Drug class
- Enzyme / disease-modifying anti-rheumatic agent
- Chemical class
- Glutamic acid derivative
- Action class
- Antimetabolite- Methotrexate
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 7.5 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 Imutrex 7.5 mg Tablet.
- 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.