Mexate 2.5 mg Tablet

Name: Mexate 2.5 mg Tablet
Brand: ZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA
Price: 54.21 INR
Availability: InStock

Product introduction

Mexate 2.5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine containing Methotrexate (2.5mg). It is used for pain, swelling, inflammatory arthritis, gout and recovery after injury or surgery. It belongs to the group of medicines called Enzyme / disease-modifying anti-rheumatic agent.

Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. The dose and how long you take it depend on what you are being treated for and how you respond. Do not take more, or for longer, than your doctor has advised.

The side effects seen most often with Mexate 2.5 mg Tablet are nausea, stomach upset, loose motions and rash. Most are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. Tell your doctor if one persists or worries you.

Before you start, tell your doctor about any liver, kidney or heart problem, whether you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, and every other medicine you take, including supplements and ayurvedic preparations. Some of them can change how Mexate 2.5 mg Tablet works.

Uses

Pain
Swelling
Inflammatory arthritis
Gout
Recovery after injury or surgery

Benefits

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.

Side effects

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.

How to use

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.

How it works

Methotrexate reduces inflammation and the swelling that comes with injury, surgery or an inflammatory joint disease.

Safety advice

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.

Warnings & 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.

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.

Quick tips

Keep every monitoring blood test appointment.
Carry a note of the medicine and its schedule, especially for weekly dosing.

Fact box

Habit forming: No
Therapeutic class: Analgesic and anti-inflammatory
Action class: Enzyme / disease-modifying anti-rheumatic agent

Interaction with drugs

Tell your doctor about all other medicines, especially anti-inflammatory painkillers and antibiotics.
Live vaccines are generally avoided while on immune-suppressing treatment.

Storage

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

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 2.5 mg Tablet.
World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.

Manufacturer details

Manufacturer: ZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA

Good to know

Common questions

What is Mexate 2.5 mg Tablet used for?

Mexate 2.5 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 2.5 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 2.5 mg Tablet?

Mexate 2.5 mg Tablet contains Methotrexate (2.5mg). 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 2.5 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 2.5 mg Tablet work?

Methotrexate reduces inflammation and the swelling that comes with injury, surgery or an inflammatory joint disease.

Is Mexate 2.5 mg Tablet a prescription medicine?

Yes. Mexate 2.5 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 2.5 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 2.5 mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?

Mexate 2.5 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 2.5 mg Tablet?

No. Do not drink alcohol while taking Mexate 2.5 mg Tablet.

What if I miss a dose of Mexate 2.5 mg Tablet?

Contact your doctor for advice.

Is Mexate 2.5 mg Tablet habit forming?

No. Mexate 2.5 mg Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.

How much does Mexate 2.5 mg Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?

Mexate 2.5 mg Tablet starts at ₹54 (MRP ₹57) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 2.5 mg 10`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.

Who manufactures Mexate 2.5 mg Tablet?

Mexate 2.5 mg Tablet is manufactured by ZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.

How is Mexate 2.5 mg Tablet delivered?

Mexate 2.5 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.