Ethatol 250 mg/250 mg Tablet

Short Description

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

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Ethatol 250 mg/250 mg 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 Ethatol 250 mg/250 mg 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. Ethatol 250 mg/250 mg 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

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

Breastfeeding Warning

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

Pregnancy Warning

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

Ethatol 250 mg/250 mg 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).

Ethatol 250 mg/250 mg 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 Ethatol 250 mg/250 mg 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.