Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Desqual 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 Desqual?
Desqual 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. Desqual stops these clots from dissolving, hence reduces bleeding.

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

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

Q. Does Desqual stop menstruation (periods)?
Desqual 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 Desqual affect ovulation?
No, Desqual is not known to affect ovulation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Can I take Desqual with an intrauterine device (IUD) like copper-T?
Desqual 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 Desqual in this situation has not been established. Please consult your doctor before using Desqual while you have an intrauterine device like copper-T in place.

Q. Can I take Desqual with ibuprofen?
Desqual 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 Desqual with the oral contraceptives (pills)?
There have been reports suggesting that either Desqual 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 Desqual with amoxicillin?
No interactions have been reported between Desqual and amoxicillin. However, interactions can occur. Please talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Desqual with a combination of paracetamol and codeine?
No interactions have been clinically observed while taking Desqual 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 Desqual with oral contraceptives containing only progesterone like mini pill and medroxyprogesterone acetate?
Desqual 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 Desqual if you are already taking a progesterone containing oral contraceptive like mini-pill and medroxyprogesterone acetate.

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

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

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