Tofagod 11mg Tablet ER 10.0 tablet er in 1 strip

Last Updated: October 8th, 2025

Tofagod 11mg Tablet ER is a product of Goddres Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Composition: Tofacitinib (11mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 271.80

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All Details About Tofagod 11mg Tablet ER

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Tofagod 11mg Tablet ER

Description:

Tofagod 1 Tablet ER is used to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and ulcerative colitis. It helps decrease pain, tenderness, and swelling in the joints by reducing inflammation. It also helps slow the progression of bone and joint damage.

Tofagod 1 Tablet ER may be prescribed by itself or in combination with another medicine. The tablets can be taken with or without food and it is best to take them at the same time each day. Your dose will depend on your condition and what other medicines you are taking. You should use it as your doctor tells you to. Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to because your condition could get worse.

The most common side effects of Tofagod 1 Tablet ER include upper respiratory tract infections, headache, diarrhea, and nasopharyngitis. There are other less common side effects, some of them serious, including blood clots and tears in the stomach or intestine wall. These need urgent medical attention. If you have any worries about side effects, talk to your doctor.

You may need blood tests before you are given this medicine and you should not start taking it if you have any kind of infection. Make sure you talk to your doctor before starting treatment if you have or have ever had, tuberculosis, shingles, kidney or liver disease, hepatitis B or C, or blood clots in your legs or lungs. Tofagod 1 Tablet ER can make you more likely to get infections or may worsen any current infections so avoid contact with people who have things you might catch (such as chickenpox, measles, flu). This medicine is not suitable for children under 18 years old and you should not use it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless your doctor feels the benefit is greater than the risk. Your doctor may need to examine you regularly.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

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. Tofagod 1 Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Tofagod

Headache
Upper respiratory tract infection
Diarrhea
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Tofagod 1 Tablet ER does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Tofagod 1 Tablet ER may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Tofagod 1 Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Tofagod 1 Tablet ER does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Tofagod 1 Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tofagod 1 Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Tofagod 1 Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tofagod 1 Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Can I take Tofagod 1 Tablet ER if I have liver problems?

Inform your doctor if you have liver problems, before starting Tofagod 1 Tablet ER. This is done because in some cases Tofagod 1 Tablet ER may cause an increase in liver enzymes. Therefore, your liver function needs to be investigated before starting Tofagod 1 Tablet ER. Although, Tofagod 1 Tablet ER can be given to patients with mild to moderate liver function impairment, but should not be prescribed to patients with severe liver impairment.

Can Tofagod 1 Tablet ER cause cancer?

Tofagod 1 Tablet ER may increase the chances of developing the risk of certain cancers (lymphoma and other cancers including skin cancers) by affecting the working of the immune system. Hence, inform your doctor if you ever had or have any type of cancer.

What is Tofagod 1 Tablet ER used for?

Tofagod 1 Tablet ER is approved for use in people with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. It is an inflammatory disease of the joints. It is used if previous therapy did not work well or did not suit the patient. However, it can also be used earlier in treatment if the person does not respond well to the prescribed drugs. It can be used alone or together with some other medicines, such as methotrexate.

How long does it take for Tofagod 1 Tablet ER to start working?

Tofagod 1 Tablet ER usually takes about 2 to 8 weeks before you start feeling better, and it can take 3 to 6 months to feel the maximum effect of this medication.

Do I need to get any investigations done before starting Tofagod 1 Tablet ER?

You may need to get your blood tests done before you start Tofagod 1 Tablet ER or while you are taking it. Blood tests are done in order to check if you have a low red blood cell count (anemia), low white blood cell count (neutropenia or lymphopenia), high blood fat (cholesterol) or high levels of liver enzymes. It also helps to ensure that treatment with Tofagod 1 Tablet ER is not causing problems. In addition to this, your doctor may advise you to get tested for tuberculosis before starting Tofagod 1 Tablet ER, as using Tofagod 1 Tablet ER may make an existing infection worse.

Can Tofagod 1 Tablet ER cause infections?

Tofagod 1 Tablet ER is a medicine that affects your immune system. This may reduce your ability to fight infection and may increase the risk of getting a serious infection including tuberculosis. It may also include infections caused by severe fungal, bacterial or viral infections that spread through the body. In some cases, these infections can be life-threatening and may even cause death. Hence, it is advised to treat these infections in a hospital.

If I am already taking tocilizumab, can I take Tofagod 1 Tablet ER?

No, you should not take tocilizumab along with Tofagod 1 Tablet ER. Tofagod 1 Tablet ER affects the immune system, so you should avoid taking it with any other immunity-affecting medicine. Taking both medicines together can further increase the risk of infection and may lead to further complications.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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