Mext F 7.5 Tablet belongs to the class of 'antimetabolite agents' primarily used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Mext F 7.5 Tablet is also used to treat leukaemia (blood cancer), Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system), soft tissue and bone cancer and certain types of cancer/tumours breast, skin, head and neck, lung or uterus. Mext F 7.5 Tablet reduces the immune system's strength to treat conditions of autoimmune diseases. Arthritis is an autoimmune disease which leads to joint pain and damage.

Mext F 7.5 Tablet contains Methotrexate (immunosuppressant/antimetabolite) and Folic acid (vitamin). Methotrexate works by reducing the function of the cells that cause inflammation in the joint tissues. It is also an anticancer drug that prevents cancer cells' growth and spread by blocking their access to folate (a form of vitamin B9). Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate. It prevents and treats low blood levels of folate (folate deficiency) caused due to Methotrexate during chemotherapy.

Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience common side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, fatigue, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, increase in liver enzymes, lowered resistance to infections, tingling sensation, stomach upset, stomach pain, leukopenia (decreased number of white blood cells) and soreness of mouth and lips. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

If you are known to be allergic to Mext F 7.5 Tablet or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. Do not take Mext F 7.5 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, as Mext F 7.5 Tablet causes serious congenital disabilities. Mext F 7.5 Tablet should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers as it passes into breast milk. Mext F 7.5 Tablet can cause dizziness and drowsiness; hence drive with caution. Mext F 7.5 Tablet should not be given to children below three years of age, as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Mext F 7.5 Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness. 

Mext F 7.5 Tablet treats rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, leukaemia and cancer/tumours of the breast, skin, head and neck, lung, or uterus. It contains Methotrexate (immunosuppressant/antimetabolite) and Folic acid (vitamin B9). Methotrexate works by reducing the function of the cells that cause inflammation in the joint tissues. It reduces pain and inflammation and slows down joint damage and disease progression over time. Hence, it is also known as a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD). It also acts as an anticancer drug that prevents cancer cells' growth and spread by blocking their access to folate (a form of vitamin B9). Folic acid is a water-soluble Vitamin B. It helps in the formation of red blood cells and prevents DNA changes that may lead to cancer. It prevents and treats low blood levels of folate (folate deficiency) caused due to Methotrexate during chemotherapy. 

If you are known to be allergic to Mext F 7.5 Tablet or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. Brief your medical history if you have any liver or kidney diseases, lung diseases (pulmonary fibrosis), alcohol use, suppressed immune system, blood cell/bone marrow disorders, gastrointestinal diseases (peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis), and active infections (including chickenpox). Mext F 7.5 Tablet is contraindicated during pregnancy since it has harmful effects on the foetus. Please get a pregnancy test done before starting Mext F 7.5 Tablet . You should get a negative pregnancy test for sure before using Mext F 7.5 Tablet . Use reliable forms of birth control if you are undergoing treatment with Mext F 7.5 Tablet to avoid pregnancy. Mext F 7.5 Tablet should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers since it is excreted into the breast milk. Mext F 7.5 Tablet can cause dizziness and drowsiness; hence drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Mext F 7.5 Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness. Mext F 7.5 Tablet should not be given to children below three years of age, as safety and efficacy have not been established. 

• Let your doctor and the laboratory staff know if you are using Mext F 7.5 Tablet since it may interfere with laboratory tests. 
• Liver function tests are recommended since Methotrexate in Mext F 7.5 Tablet may increase liver enzymes.
• Your doctor may also suggest a chest x-ray and a physical examination to check for swelling of your lymph nodes (glands in your neck, armpits and groin). Any unusual swellings should also be reported to your doctor.