Tranexa Tablet

Composition of Tranexa Tablet

Tranexa Tablet contains Tranexamic acid 500 mg (tablet). It belongs to the Antifibrinolytic agent (lysine analogue) class of medicines.

Uses of Tranexa Tablet

• Treatment and prevention of bleeding due to excessive fibrinolysis such as heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia)
• bleeding after dental procedures in haemophilia
• nosebleeds
• and other minor surgical/traumatic bleeding as prescribed

Key benefits

• Reduces heavy menstrual bleeding
• Helps control nosebleeds
• Helps reduce bleeding after dental/surgical procedures
• Stabilizes clots to prevent re-bleeding

How Tranexa Tablet works

Tranexamic acid is an antifibrinolytic that blocks the binding of plasminogen to fibrin, preventing formation of plasmin. This stabilizes blood clots and reduces ongoing bleeding.

How to take Tranexa Tablet

Take by mouth as directed by a physician. Swallow the tablet with water, with or without food; taking with food may reduce stomach upset. Dose and duration depend on the bleeding condition (e.g., for heavy menstrual bleeding it is typically taken only during bleeding days).

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 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 Tranexa Tablet

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

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhoea
• abdominal pain
• headache
• dizziness
• back pain
• nasal congestion

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 Tranexa Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Do not use in active intravascular clotting, history of thrombosis/thromboembolism unless advised by doctor, or with subarachnoid haemorrhage. Use with caution in kidney disease (dose adjustment needed) and in patients with risk factors for blood clots. Seek urgent care for chest pain, shortness of breath, leg swelling, sudden vision changes or severe headache. Avoid use for hematuria from upper urinary tract (risk of ureteral obstruction by clots).

Do not take Tranexa if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Your doctor will confirm this medicine is suitable for you.

Interactions with other medicines

Combined hormonal contraceptives (increased thrombosis risk), procoagulant/anti-inhibitor concentrates (e.g., factor IX complex, activated prothrombin complex), thrombolytics (opposing effects), other antifibrinolytics

How to store Tranexa Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and direct light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Tranexa Tablet

Take it at the same time each day and complete the course. Keep your follow-up appointments and any monitoring blood tests.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

NUFACE PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Haemostatic (Antifibrinolytic)

Drug class:

Antifibrinolytic agent (lysine analogue)