Capihem 250mg/250mg Tablet

Short Description

Capihem 250mg/250mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Capihem 250mg/250mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Tranexamic Acid and Ethamsylate. It works by preventing the breakdown of blood clots and controls excessive bleeding. It also increases the ability of platelets to stick together and form blood clots. You can take Capihem 250mg/250mg Tablet at any time of day with or without food but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by the doctor and if you have missed a dose take it as soon as you remember. Remember to finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor.

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. Capihem 250mg/250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

nausea stomach pain headache nasal congestion sinus pain sinus inflammation rash tiredness musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain diarrhea

Alcohol Warning

Capihem 250mg/250mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Capihem 250mg/250mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Information regarding the use of Capihem 250mg/250mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Capihem 250mg/250mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Tranexamic Acid and Ethamsylate. Tranexamic Acid is an antifibrinolytic. It works by preventing the breakdown of blood clots and controls excessive bleeding. Ethamsylate is a hemostatic. It works by increasing the ability of platelets to stick together and form blood clots. It also helps control bleeding from tiny blood vessels (capillaries).

Capihem 250mg/250mg Tablet is prescribed to reduce excessive bleeding during menstruation. Stick to simple meals and avoid spicy rich food in order to avoid feeling sick (nausea). If you get diarrhea while taking this medicine, consult your doctor immediately. Along with taking Capihem 250mg/250mg Tablet you can use a heating pad or try gentle massage and relaxation techniques to get relief during periods. Inform your doctor if there is no improvement in your bleeding after using this medicine for three consecutive periods. Inform your doctor if you have any bleeding disorders.