Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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