Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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