Mexate 7.5: price, uses & cheaper substitutes
Prescription required (Schedule H)
Mexate 7.5 contains Methotrexate 7.5 mg. Listed MRP is ₹179.68 for 10 (₹17.97 per tablet).
The lowest listed price for the same salt is ₹2.50 per tablet.
- MRP
- ₹179.68
- ₹ / tablet
- ₹17.97
- Pack
- 10
- Manufacturer
- Zydus Cadila
Same-salt cheaper options
| Brand | Manufacturer | Pack | MRP | ₹ / tablet | As on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate Tablets IP 7.5 mgJan Aushadhi | Jan Aushadhi (PMBJP) | 10 | ₹25.00 | ₹2.50 | 19 October 2026 |
| Mevotrex 7.5 | Vasu Organics Pvt Ltd | 10 | ₹119.70 | ₹11.97 | 19 October 2026 |
| Imutrex 7.5 | Cipla Ltd | 10 | ₹121.90 | ₹12.19 | 19 October 2026 |
| Methora 7.5 | Hetero Healthcare Limited | 4 | ₹54.00 | ₹13.50 | 19 October 2026 |
| Oncotrex 7.5 | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd | 10 | ₹162.00 | ₹16.20 | 19 October 2026 |
| Mext 7.5 | Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | 10 | ₹179.00 | ₹17.90 | 19 October 2026 |
| Mexate 7.5 | Zydus Cadila | 10 | ₹179.68 | ₹17.97 | 19 October 2026 |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Same salt and strength only. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands. See all Methotrexate 7.5 mg brands, safety and side effects
What Methotrexate 7.5 mg is used for
- Rheumatoid arthritis – the first-choice disease-modifying drug to control joint inflammation and prevent damage.
- Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis that is severe or widespread.
- Juvenile idiopathic arthritis in children, under a specialist.
- Other autoimmune conditions such as lupus, Crohn's disease, vasculitis, and some cancers at much higher doses in hospital.
Frequently asked questions
Is Folitrax 7.5 taken daily or weekly?
Once a week only. For arthritis and psoriasis, methotrexate is a weekly medicine – for example every Sunday. Taking it daily is a serious, sometimes fatal overdose. Mark the day on your strip and ask your chemist to confirm the dose on the label.
Why do I have to take folic acid with Folitrax?
Methotrexate blocks the body's use of folate, which causes nausea, mouth ulcers, hair loss and low blood counts. Folic acid tablets (usually 5 mg) replace it and reduce these side effects without weakening the effect on arthritis. Take it on a different day from methotrexate, not the same day.
How long does methotrexate take to work in rheumatoid arthritis?
Usually 6 to 12 weeks for a clear benefit, and the dose may be increased step by step. Your doctor may give a short course of steroids or painkillers to cover this period. Do not stop early because you feel no difference.
Can I drink alcohol while on Mexate 7.5?
It is best to avoid alcohol, or keep it to very occasional small amounts. Methotrexate and alcohol both damage the liver, and together they can cause scarring (fibrosis) over time. Your liver tests will be monitored regularly.
Sources
- Tata 1mg product page (MRP as listed) (19 October 2026)
- NHS – Methotrexate (19 October 2026)
- MedlinePlus – Methotrexate (19 October 2026)
- NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (ceiling prices) (19 October 2026)
- PMBI Jan Aushadhi Product & MRP List (19 October 2026)
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