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Prescription requiredZydus Healthcare PharmaAnalgesic and anti-inflammatory
Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet
Methotrexate (7.5mg)
₹171MRP ₹1805% offIn stock
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Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet 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
Licensed pharmacyPharmacist-verified orderDelivered across India
Key details
Salt: Methotrexate (7.5mg)
Available variants: tablet 7.5 mg 10`S
Best price: ₹171 (₹17.07 per tablet)
MRP: ₹180
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: ZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA
Ordering notes
Standard delivery across India. No same-day delivery nationally.
Chennai express delivery is possible and chargeable. Learn more
Returns & refunds: orders can be cancelled before dispatch; after dispatch, returns depend on the item category. Read the full policy
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Same salt, different brand — what does that mean?
A substitute contains the same active ingredient (salt), in the same strength, as Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet. The medicine inside is the same — the brand name, manufacturer and price are what differ.
All medicines sold in India, branded or generic, must meet the quality standards set by the national drug regulator (CDSCO). A lower price does not mean lower quality.
Please confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands — they will check that the strength and form match your prescription.
Composition of Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet
Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet contains Methotrexate (7.5mg). It belongs to the Enzyme / disease-modifying anti-rheumatic agent class of medicines.
Uses of Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet
- Pain
- Swelling
- Inflammatory arthritis
- Gout
- Recovery after injury or surgery
Benefits of Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet
- In Pain and swelling
- Mexate reduces pain and swelling at the site of injury or inflammation, so the area is more comfortable and easier to move.
- In Inflammatory arthritis
- Mexate calms the inflammation driving joint pain and stiffness in arthritis, improving movement and protecting the joint from further damage.
- In Gout
- Mexate 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
- Mexate controls pain and swelling while tissues heal, which lets you move earlier and recover more comfortably.
How Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet works
Methotrexate reduces inflammation and the swelling that comes with injury, surgery or an inflammatory joint disease.
How to take Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it unless your doctor has told you to. Take it with or after food. Taking it at about the same time each day helps you remember. 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 Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet
Most side effects of Mexate 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 Mexate 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.
- 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 Mexate 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 Mexate 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 Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet
- Keep every monitoring blood test appointment.
- Carry a note of the medicine and its schedule, especially for weekly dosing.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- ZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA
- Therapeutic class:
- Analgesic and anti-inflammatory
- Drug class:
- Enzyme / disease-modifying anti-rheumatic agent
Substitutes for Mexate 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 Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meditrex-7.5 mg TabletOVERSEAS HEALTHCARE | tablet · 4`S | ₹61 | 64% cheaper |
| Ethitrex-7.5 TabletCOMMON PRODUCTS | tablet · 10`S | ₹105 | 39% cheaper |
| Dermotrex 7.5 mg TabletEAST WEST PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹121 | 29% cheaper |
| Oncotrex-7.5 mgSUN PHARMA 2 | 10`S | ₹154 | 10% cheaper |
| Folitrax 7.5 mg TabletIPCA LABORATORIES LTD` | tablet · 10`S | ₹171 | same price |
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Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet FAQs
What is Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet used for?
Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet 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 Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet?
Pain and swelling: Mexate 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 Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet?
Mexate 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 Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet?
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet work?
Methotrexate reduces inflammation and the swelling that comes with injury, surgery or an inflammatory joint disease.
Is Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Mexate 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 Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Mexate 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 Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet is not recommended in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Mexate.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet?
No. Do not drink alcohol while taking Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet.
What if I miss a dose of Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet?
Contact your doctor for advice.
Is Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet habit forming?
No. Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Mexate 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 Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet starts at ₹171 (MRP ₹180) 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 Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet?
Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet is manufactured by ZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet delivered?
Mexate 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.
Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Methotrexate (7.5mg)
- Form
- tablet
- Best price
- ₹171 (₹17.07 per tablet)
- MRP
- ₹180
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Brand
- ZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA
- Manufacturer
- ZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA
- Therapeutic class
- Analgesic and anti-inflammatory
- Drug class
- Enzyme / disease-modifying anti-rheumatic agent
- 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 Mexate 7.5 mg Tablet.
- 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.