Menotran Tablet

Composition of Menotran Tablet

Menotran Tablet contains Mefenamic Acid (250mg) + Tranexamic Acid (500mg). It belongs to the Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and Prescription-only medicine class of medicines.

Uses of Menotran Tablet

Menotran Tablet is used in the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding and menstrual pain.

Key benefits

• Relieves pain and the swelling that causes it
• Effective in arthritis and injury
• Prescribed for your specific condition

How Menotran Tablet works

Menotran Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Tranexamic Acid and Mefenamic Acid. Tranexamic Acid is an anti-fibrinolytic. It works by preventing the breakdown of blood clots to control excessive bleeding during periods. Mefenamic Acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

How to take Menotran Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Menotran Tablet is to be taken with food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause stomach bleeding, kidney failure, drowsiness and fits. It may be harmful — seek medical advice immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Menotran Tablet

Most side effects of Menotran are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Indigestion
• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Heartburn
• Dizziness
• Swelling of the ankles and feet
• Headache
• Stomach upset

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Menotran Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Take it with or just after food, and for the shortest time that works. Stop and seek urgent care for black or tarry stools, vomiting blood, or severe stomach pain — this group can cause bleeding from the stomach. Long or high-dose use raises the risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney injury, particularly in older people and those already at risk. Avoid if you are dehydrated or have an illness with vomiting or loose motions — the kidneys are vulnerable then. Must be avoided in the last three months of pregnancy. This is a prescription-only medicine. Take it exactly as your doctor has directed, for the period directed. Do not share it with anyone else, even if their symptoms seem the same. Tell your doctor about every other medicine, supplement and herbal product you take. Report any unexpected or severe symptom to your doctor rather than stopping on your own.

Do not take Menotran if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with an active stomach ulcer, severe kidney or heart failure, or asthma triggered by aspirin or anti-inflammatory painkillers. Not in the third trimester of pregnancy. Your doctor will confirm this medicine is suitable for you.

Interactions with other medicines

Combining with a blood thinner or aspirin sharply raises the bleeding risk. Reduces the effect of blood pressure medicines and water tablets, and together with them can harm the kidneys. Never take two anti-inflammatory painkillers at the same time. Give your doctor and pharmacist a full list of everything you take.

How to store Menotran Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Menotran Tablet

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Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

EAST WEST PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Analgesic and anti-inflammatory and Prescription medicine

Drug class:

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and Prescription-only medicine