Truxofol 7.5 mg/1 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine which is a combination of medicines that is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. It relieves the symptoms of arthritis by acting on the immune system.

Truxofol 7.5 mg/1 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. It should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time.

This medicine should not be taken more than the recommended dose. If you miss any dose, please consult your doctor. It is advised to complete the treatment without any interruption. This medicine is usually well tolerated by patients.

The common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, hair loss, low number of blood cells (anemia) and decreases in white blood cell count. The doctor may ask you to undergo a few blood tests before or during the treatment.

Your doctor may prescribe you to undergo blood tests before or during the treatment. You may be given supplements to overcome the deficiency caused by this medicine. It is advised to add more vegetables and fruits in your diet to overcome any such deficiency.

This medicine is not safe to use in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any disease or are taking any medicines. It is advised not to avoid alcohol while taking this medicine. It is strictly advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery while you are on the treatment.

Uses of Truxofol Tablet

Rheumatoid arthritis

Benefits of Truxofol Tablet

In Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition where your body’s immune system attacks the joints. Truxofol 7.5 mg/1 mg Tablet stops that from happening and can relieve the symptoms of this condition such as pain, swelling, and stiffness in your joints. It can also slow down joint damage, reduce disability, and enable you to be as active for as long as possible. It may 4-12 weeks take weeks before you notice any benefits. You should continue taking it until your doctor says it is okay to stop using the medicine. Folic acid present in Truxofol 7.5 mg/1 mg Tablet help prevent a folate deficiency.

Side effects of Truxofol Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Truxofol

Mouth sore
Nausea
Vomiting
Upset stomach
Weakness
Tiredness
Fever
Dizziness
Decreased white blood cell count
Increased risk of infection

How to use Truxofol Tablet

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. Truxofol 7.5 mg/1 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Truxofol Tablet works

Truxofol 7.5 mg/1 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Methotrexate and Folic Acid. Methotrexate is an anticancer and immunosuppressive medication. It works in cancer by slowing the growth of cancer cells by blocking building blocks that cancer cells need to grow. It also works in autoimmune disease by decreasing the activity of body's immune system and prevents the body from attacking itself. Folic Acid, a form of vitamin B is added to prevent Folic Acid deficiency caused by Methotrexate.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Truxofol 7.5 mg/1 mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Truxofol 7.5 mg/1 mg 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

Truxofol 7.5 mg/1 mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Truxofol 7.5 mg/1 mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Truxofol 7.5 mg/1 mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Truxofol 7.5 mg/1 mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Truxofol 7.5 mg/1 mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Truxofol 7.5 mg/1 mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Truxofol Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Truxofol 7.5 mg/1 mg 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Truxofol 7.5 mg/1 mg Tablet

₹1.73/Tablet

Mext 7.5 F Combipack

Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹3.39/tablet

96% costlier

Quick tips

Truxofol 7.5 mg/1 mg Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Avoid taking painkillers along with this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Do not have any immunizations (vaccinations) while you are taking this medicine and for several months afterward, without talking with your doctor first.
Avoid alcohol while taking Truxofol 7.5 mg/1 mg Tablet.

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Patient concerns

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User feedback

What are you using Truxofol Tablet for?

Rheumatoid ar*

100%

*Rheumatoid arthritis

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

67%

Average

33%

What were the side-effects while using Truxofol 7.5 mg/1 mg Tablet?

No Side Effec*

100%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Truxofol Tablet?

With food

100%

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References

Whittle SL, Hughes RA. Folate supplementation and methotrexate treatment in rheumatoid arthritis: A review. Rheumatology (Oxford). 2004;43(3):267-71. [Accessed 24 Apr 2019] (online) Available from:
Methotrexate. Feucht, Germany: Excella GmbH; 2016. [Accessed 26 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

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