Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Derma Radia Tablet
Do not take tranexamic acid:

before the start of menstruation.
If you are a woman >45 years of age 
If you are allergic to tranexamic acid or any of the ingredients of this medicine

Do not continue tranexamic acid and consult your doctor If you experience skin rashes or other serious symptoms like swelling of face, lips and throat causing breathlessness or difficulty swallowing, as this may denote allergy. 

Consult your  doctor if menstrual bleeding is not reduced after three menstrual cycles.
To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your vision may need to be tested while you are using tranexamic acid. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Derma radia?
Derma radia belongs to a group of medicines called anti-fibrinolytics, used to control bleeding. When you bleed, your body form clots to stop the bleeding. In some people these clots break down causing too much bleeding. Derma radia stops these clots from dissolving, hence reduces bleeding.

Q. Is Derma radia an over the counter product?
No, Derma radia is not an over the counter product. it is available as a prescription medicine only.

Q. How long can I take Derma radia?
It is advisable to take Derma radia, only for a duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Does Derma radia stop menstruation (periods)?
Derma radia helps to reduce excessive bleeding during a heavy menstrual cycle in women with regular cycles (25-31 days) with not more than 3 days individual variability in cycle duration.

Q. Does Derma radia affect ovulation?
No, Derma radia is not known to affect ovulation.

Q. Is Derma radia safe?
Yes, Derma radia is safe if used for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Derma radia an anticoagulant?
No, Derma radia is not an anticoagulant. It belongs to a group of medicines called anti-fibrinolytics.

Q. Is Derma radia an non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) or a pain killer?
No, Derma radia is not a non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) or a pain killer.

Q. Is Derma radia a hormone?
No, Derma radia is not a hormone. It belongs to a group of medicines called anti-fibrinolytics.

Q. Is Derma radia a contraceptive?
No, Derma radia is not a contraceptive. It belongs to a group of medicines called anti-fibrinolytics

Q. Is Derma radia a blood thinner?
No, Derma radia is not a blood thinner. It belongs to a group of medicines called anti-fibrinolytics.

Q. Is Derma radia a steroid?
No, Derma radia is not a steroid. It belongs to a group of medicines called anti-fibrinolytics.

Q. Does Derma radia help in relieving cramps (period pain)?
No, Derma radia does not help in relieving menstrual cramps (period pain).

Q. Does Derma radia increases your blood pressure?
There are no reports of Derma radia causing an increase in blood pressure. Please consult your doctor in case you experience this symptom while you are taking Derma radia.

Q. Does Derma radia cause weight gain?
Weight gain has not been reported as a side effect of Derma radia. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive weight gain while you are taking Derma radia.

Q. Does Derma radia affect fertility?
No, Derma radia is not known to affect fertility. Please talk to your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant and you are taking Derma radia.

Q. Does Derma radia make you tired?
Tiredness has not been reported as a side effect of Derma radia. Please talk to your doctor in case you experience excessive tiredness while you are taking Derma radia.

Q. Does Derma radia prolonged periods?
No, Derma radia is not known to prolong periods. Please consult your doctor in case you experience this side effect while you are taking Derma radia.

Q. Can I take Derma radia with an intrauterine device (IUD) like copper-T?
Derma radia has been used to treat heavy or prolonged bleeding when an intrauterine device (IUD) like copper-T was in place but the safety of using Derma radia in this situation has not been established. Please consult your doctor before using Derma radia while you have an intrauterine device like copper-T in place.

Q. Can I take Derma radia with ibuprofen?
Derma radia can be taken with ibuprofen as there are no interactions reported between the two medicines. However, interactions between the two can occur. Please talk to your doctor if you have to take the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Derma radia with the oral contraceptives (pills)?
There have been reports suggesting that either Derma radia or oral contraceptives (pills) containing ethinylestradiol can increase the toxicity of the other by increasing the risk of clot formation in your blood vessels leading to complications like a heart attack. Please consult your doctor in case you are taking these medicines together.

Q. Can I take Derma radia with amoxicillin?
No interactions have been reported between Derma radia and amoxicillin. However, interactions can occur. Please talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Derma radia with a combination of paracetamol and codeine?
No interactions have been clinically observed while taking Derma radia and a combination of paracetamol with codeine. However, interactions can occur. Please talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Derma radia with oral contraceptives containing only progesterone like mini pill and medroxyprogesterone acetate?
Derma radia can be taken with oral contraceptives containing only prgesterone as there are no drug interactions reported. However this does not role out the possibilty of interactions existing. Please talk to your doctor before taking Derma radia if you are already taking a progesterone containing oral contraceptive like mini-pill and medroxyprogesterone acetate.

Q. Can I take Derma radia with paracetamol?
No interactions have been reported between Derma radia and paracetamol. However, interactions can occur. Please talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Derma radia with mefenamic acid?
No interactions have been reported between Derma radia and mefenamic acid. However, interactions can occur. Please talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Derma radia with diclofenac?
No drug interaction of Derma radia with diclofenac has been clinically observed. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.