Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Gynae Pil 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 Gynae pil?
Gynae pil 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. Gynae pil stops these clots from dissolving, hence reduces bleeding.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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