Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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