6-MP 50mg Tablet
🤰 Pregnancy Category C
📋 Prescription Required
💊 Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
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SaathiMed Expert Panel | Sep 23, 2026
What is 6-MP 50mg Tablet used for?
This medicine contains Mercaptopurine (50mg) and is used to treat . Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Mercaptopurine (50mg)
- Manufacturer: Zydus Cadila
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
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💊 6-MP 50mg Tablet Uses & Benefits
- 6-MP 50mg Tablet is used in the treatment of blood cancer.
- It shows its working by decreasing the number of red blood cells, which is produced by the body.6-MP 50mg Tablet can be taken with or without food or you can have it one hour before or 2 hours after the meal.
- Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it.
- This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time.
- You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised.
- Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects.
- It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, rash, diarrhea, and loss of appetite.
- This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections.
- Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.
- You have to avoid driving or attention seeking activity if you experience dizziness while taking this medicine.Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections.
- Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using.
- This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
- The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Mercaptopurine (50mg) |
| Brand Name | 6-MP 50mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Zydus Cadila |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | |
| Action Class | |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30°C), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
💡 How to Take 6-MP 50mg Tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of 6-MP 50mg Tablet
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Rash
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Intestinal ulcer
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Increased bilirubin in the blood
- Low blood platelets
- Increased transaminase level in blood
- Diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🔄 Substitutes for 6-MP 50mg Tablet
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captomer 50mg tabletNeon Laboratories Ltd ₹50.00 18.4% CHEAPER
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merkglob 50mg tabletGlobela Pharma Pvt Ltd ₹64.00 4.4% COSTLIER
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puri nethol 50mg tabletGlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare ₹80.47 31.3% COSTLIER
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mercapto 50mg tabletChandra Bhagat Pharma Pvt Ltd ₹95.00 55% COSTLIER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.