Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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