Ethitrex

Yes, Ethitrex 7.5 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.

Folic acid is required to make new cells in the body and Ethitrex 7.5 Tablet decreases the folic acid levels in the body. Folic acid can help reduce some of the common side effects of Ethitrex 7.5 Tablet such as mouth ulcers, hair loss, nausea, heartburn, abdominal pain, fatigue, anemia and liver problems.

Regular blood tests will help your doctor to check your response to Ethitrex 7.5 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.

Ethitrex 7.5 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 Ethitrex 7.5 Tablet use. If you have an active infection, Ethitrex 7.5 Tablet should be used with extreme caution.

Yes, Ethitrex 7.5 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.

You should avoid pregnancy if your husband is taking Ethitrex 7.5 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.