Dermotrex 10mg Tablet [Methotrexate (10mg)]

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. Dermotrex 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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. Dermotrex 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

'- Alcohol : UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dermotrex 10mg Tablet.

- Pregnancy : UNSAFE

Dermotrex 10mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

- Breast feeding : UNSAFE

Dermotrex 10mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

- Driving : UNSAFE

Dermotrex 10mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Dermotrex 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dermotrex 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine.

- Liver : CAUTION

Dermotrex 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dermotrex 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Dermotrex 10mg 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.

strip of 10 tablets

Chemical Class :: Glutamic Acid Derivative
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class :: Antimetabolite- Methotrexate

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Store below 30?C

Q. Can Dermotrex 10mg Tablet cause mouth ulcers?::: Yes, Dermotrex 10mg Tablet can cause a sore mouth and mouth ulcers as side effects in some cases. Taking folic acid along with this medicine may help in reducing the ulcers. Ask your doctor if the dose can be reduced as dose reduction may further help in reducing the ulcers.| Q. Why do I have to take folic acid with Dermotrex 10mg Tablet?::: Folic acid is required to make new cells in the body and Dermotrex 10mg Tablet decreases the folic acid levels in the body. Folic acid can help reduce some of the common side effects of Dermotrex 10mg Tablet such as mouth ulcers, hair loss, nausea, heartburn, abdominal pain, fatigue, anemia and liver problems.| Q. Why do I need to take regular blood tests while taking Dermotrex 10mg Tablet?::: Regular blood tests will help your doctor to check your response to Dermotrex 10mg Tablet and monitor you for side effects. You will need to regularly check your liver function and your blood counts (white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets). Your doctor may also order additional tests depending on the results.| Q. Can Dermotrex 10mg Tablet use make me more prone to infections?::: Dermotrex 10mg Tablet may decrease the activity of your immune system. As a result, you may develop serious infections. There have been rare reports which suggest occurrence of serious lung infections with Dermotrex 10mg Tablet use. If you have an active infection, Dermotrex 10mg Tablet should be used with extreme caution.| Q. Can Dermotrex 10mg Tablet affect fertility?::: Yes, Dermotrex 10mg Tablet may affect fertility in both males and females. It may cause a decrease in sperm count in males and menstrual disturbances in females. No need to worry, these effects are reversible and disappear once the therapy is discontinued.| Q. What to do if I am planning to become pregnant and my husband is taking Dermotrex 10mg Tablet?::: You should avoid pregnancy if your husband is taking Dermotrex 10mg Tablet. Also, it is advised that pregnancy should be further avoided for a minimum of 3 months after the therapy as it can lead to serious fetal abnormalities.