Menolate Tablet

Short Description

Menolate Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat heavy menstrual bleeding by preventing the breakdown of blood clots and controlling excessive bleeding.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Menolate 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. It is used to reduce excessive bleeding during menstruation. 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. Menolate 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

Menolate Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Menolate Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Information regarding the use of Menolate Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Menolate 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).

Take Menolate Tablet at any time of day with or without food but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Along with taking Menolate 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. 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.