Tranlok 500 mg Tablet - Strip of 10

Uses & Benefits

• Tranlok 500 mg Tablet helps control excessive bleeding by reducing the breakdown of blood clots.
• It may be used to reduce heavy menstrual bleeding when prescribed by a doctor.
• It may help control bleeding associated with certain dental procedures, including tooth extraction in people with specific bleeding disorders.
• It may be prescribed for nosebleeds and certain types of bleeding associated with surgery.
• Tranlok 500 mg Tablet helps stabilize blood clots so that excessive bleeding can be reduced.
• It is useful when excessive bleeding occurs because blood clots are being broken down too quickly.
• The medicine does not work by increasing the production of blood; instead, it helps existing clots remain stable for longer.
• Tranlok 500 mg Tablet should be used according to the cause of bleeding and the treatment plan prescribed by the doctor.

How Tranlok 500 mg Tablet works

• Tranlok 500 mg Tablet contains tranexamic acid, which belongs to a group of medicines called antifibrinolytics.
• It works by reducing the breakdown of fibrin, a protein that helps form and maintain blood clots.
• Tranexamic acid helps prevent plasmin from breaking down blood clots too quickly. As a result, clots remain stable for longer and bleeding can be reduced.
• This action is particularly useful in conditions where excessive bleeding occurs because clots are being broken down rapidly.

How to use Tranlok 500 mg Tablet

• Take Tranlok 500 mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow the tablet whole with sufficient water. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
• It can generally be taken with or after food, depending on your doctor's instructions.
• The correct dose depends on the type and severity of bleeding, your kidney function, and other individual factors.
• Do not take more tablets than prescribed, even if the bleeding has not stopped.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is nearly time for your next dose. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.
• For heavy menstrual bleeding, follow the specific schedule given by your doctor rather than taking the medicine continuously without medical advice.

Lifestyle Advice

• Follow a balanced diet and maintain adequate fluid intake unless your doctor has advised you to restrict fluids.
• Keep track of the amount and duration of bleeding, especially if Tranlok 500 mg Tablet is being used for heavy menstrual periods.
• Attend follow-up appointments if your doctor recommends monitoring.
• Do not self-medicate with Tranlok 500 mg Tablet for unexplained or persistent bleeding, because the underlying cause of the bleeding may need to be investigated.
• Tell your doctor if abnormal bleeding continues despite treatment.
• Avoid starting or stopping medicines, including hormonal contraceptives, without discussing them with your doctor when you are taking tranexamic acid.

• Most people can take Tranlok 500 mg Tablet when it is prescribed appropriately, but some people may experience side effects.
• Commonly reported side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache, fatigue, abdominal discomfort, and muscle, bone, or joint pain.

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, a history of blood clots, or any condition affecting blood clotting before taking this medicine.
• Seek immediate medical attention if you develop symptoms that could suggest a serious blood clot, such as sudden chest pain, difficulty breathing, swelling or pain in a leg, or sudden changes in vision.
• Tranexamic acid may not be suitable for people with active or previous thromboembolic disease, depending on the circumstances.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should use Tranlok 500 mg Tablet only after discussing it with their doctor.