Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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