Patient leaflet - TRANEXAMIC ACID 500 MG TABLETS
[1. What Tranexamic Acid is and what it is used for 2. What you need to know before you take I Tranexamic Acid
[3. How to take Tranexamic Acid
■4. Possible side effects
Is. How to store Tranexamic Acid
[6. Contents of the pack and other information
1. what tranexamic acid is and what it is used for
[Tranexamic Acid 500mg Tablets (hereinafter referred to as Tranexamic Acid) are an antifibrinolytic agent iused to reduce bleeding. When you bleed your body [forms clots or plugs as part of healing. In some ■people these plugs do not stay in place long enough. This can cause too much bleeding. Tranexamic acid [helps these plugs to stay in place.
■Tranexamic acid can be used to prevent or reduce ■bleeding for a short period of time in many different [conditions. You could have been prescribed this ■medicine for one of the following reasons: ■ following prostate surgery heavy periods
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■ nose bleeds
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■ surgery to the cervix in women bleeding inside the eye
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■ tooth removal in haemophiliacs
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■ a hereditary disease called angioneurotic oedema [ (HANO).
2. what you need to know before you take tranexamic acid
[Do not take Tranexamic Acid:
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■ if you are allergic to tranexamic acid or any of the [ other ingredients of this medicine (list in section 6)
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■ if you have a blood clot, for example in your leg or [ lungs
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■ if you have kidney failure
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■ if you have fits
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■ if you have any condition which has caused you [ to have a blood clot or means that you are at risk । of developing a blood clot.
Warnings and precautions [
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Tranexamic Acid if you have or have had:
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■ kidney disease
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■ blood in your urine
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■ any uncontrollable bleeding including menstrual । bleeding
If you take this medicine for hereditary angioneurotic [ oedema your doctor may arrange for you to have ■ regular blood tests to check that your liver is workingi properly and may suggest that you have regular eye[ tests.
Children and adolescents
Children under 15 years of age with heavy menstrual [ bleeding should consult their doctor before use. ।
Other medicines and Tranexamic Acid
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have [ recently taken or might take any other medicines. ■ You must tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are ■ already taking any of the following medicines: [
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■ fibrinolytics, drugs which help to dissolve blood [ clots, such as streptokinase
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■ medicines that may affect the ability of your bloodi to clot, or that may increase the risk of clots forming, such as oestrogens which may be present in some oral contraceptives and some । hormone replacement therapies.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
Driving and using machines
Tranexamic Acid should not have an effect on your [ ability to drive or use machinery.
Tranexamic Acid contains sodium
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23mgj per tablet, that is to say essentially ‚sodium-free‘.
3. how to take tranexamic acid
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or I pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or [ pharmacist if you are not sure.
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A'dults" '
The usual adult dose is 2–3 tablets two-three times daily. However, your doctor may have prescribed you a different dose. If you are taking this medicine for heavy periods, do not take more than 4g daily (8 tablets). The dose will be reduced if you have kidney (disease.
Children
The child dose is worked out according to the patient's body weight.
1/our doctor will tell you how long you will need to fake this medicine for, as this will depend on your Condition.
If you take more Tranexamic Acid than you should As with all medicines an overdose of this medicine |oould be dangerous. If you have taken an overdose tell your doctor or go to the nearest hospital casualty department immediately.
(Taking too much Tranexamic Acid may make you feel Sick, be sick or be dizzy or lightheaded upon standing, f you forget to take Tranexamic Acid f you forget to take your tablets you should take your lext dose as usual. Do not take a double dose to nake up for the forgotten dose.
f you have any further questions on the use of this product ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. possible side effects
.ike all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
|f you experience the following rare side effects stop taking this medicine immediately and speak to your doctor:
colour vision disturbance changes in your eyesight
Rare side effects
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■ a blood clot in your eye which may cause bleeding ( in the eye, or a loss of vision
k itchy, red or swollen skin (allergic reaction)
Very rare side effects
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■ allergic reactions which cause difficulty in ( breathing or dizziness
5. how to store tranexamic acid
Keep medicines out ofthe sight and [ reach of children. This product should not be used after the expiry date which appears on the carton and blister strips.
Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original carton. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. contents of the pack and other information
What Tranexamic Acid contains
Each tablet contains 500mg of tranexamic acid. The tablet core also contains microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, croscarmellose sodium, colloidal anhydrous silica, talc and magnesium stearate. The tablets are coated with a film coat containing methacrylate polymers, titanium dioxide (E171), talc, magnesium stearate and macrogol 8000.
What Tranexamic Acid looks like and contents of the pack
The tablets are white to off-white and capsule shaped. They are engraved with „TA 500“ on one side, and have a central division line on the other side.
They are supplied in cartons containing 60 tablets.
Marketing Authorisation Holder:
Manx Healthcare Ltd, Taylor Group House Wedgnock Lane, Warwick, CV34 5YA, UK.
Distributor:
Teva UK Ltd, Eastbourne, BN22 9AG
Manufacturer:
Manx Healthcare Ltd, Taylor Group House, Wedgnock Lane, Warwick, CV34 5YA, UK
Other Formats
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This leaflet was last revised in June 2020.
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TEVA UK LIMITED
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Job
Tranexamic Acid TEVA PIL
Size
210 × 140mm