Common Nausea, Vomiting, Rash, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Intestinal ulcer, Anemia, Increased bilirubin in the blood, Reduced blood platelets, Increased transaminase level in blood, Diarrhoea, Loss of appetite.

Expert advice for 6-MP Tablet

Do not drink milk or consume milk product while taking mercaptopurine.
Do not consume alcohol or alcoholic beverages while undergoing treatment with mercaptopurine as it may worsen the side effects.
Inform your doctor if you are suffering conditions like chickenpox, infections, and kidney or liver diseases.
Inform doctors that you are taking mercaptopurine if you are planning to undergo surgery, including dental surgery.
Stop taking mercaptopurine and inform your doctor if you see signs of infection, bleeding issues like blood spots in stools and skin.
Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Do not take if allergic to mercaptopurine or any of its ingredients.
Do not take if patient Breastfeeding women.

Q. Is 6-mp a steroid?
No, 6-mp is not a steroid

Q. Is 6-mp safe?
6-mp is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Does 6-mp affect fertility?
6-mp may cause loss of fertility.