CompositionFolitrax-15 Tablet is used to manage active rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, severe psoriasis and Crohn's disease. It is a single-ingredient disease-modifying medicine containing methotrexate.
This medicine is also used in the treatment of certain cancers. For arthritis and psoriasis, it is taken once a week, not every day. Taking it daily by mistake can be life-threatening, so be certain of your dosing day and take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Limit or avoid alcohol, as it can increase the risk of liver damage, and attend all appointments for blood, liver, kidney and lung tests. Avoid close contact with people who have infections.
Women must not become pregnant during treatment and for six months after stopping; men must not father a child during treatment and for three months after stopping. Tell your doctor about all other medicines, supplements or herbal products you take. Report mouth ulcers, unusual breathlessness, unusual bruising or signs of infection promptly. Follow the prescribed dose, frequency and duration, report persistent or serious side effects, and do not stop the medicine unless your doctor advises you to do so.
