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Dubix-K Tablet

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Product introduction

Dubix-K Tablet is a combination medicine used to prevent bleeding. It helps in reducing bleeding during periods and after surgery. It also works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation.

Dubix-K Tablet should be taken with food regularly at a fixed time each day. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Follow your doctor advice while taking this medicine. It is recommended to take the combination on the first day of your period as taking it before or after period will not make any affect.

It may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain, loss of appetite, headache,  and nasal congestion. It may cause diarrhea, so its better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration. You must inform your doctor if you do not observe any changes in bleeding even after three menstrual periods.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any vaginal bleeding or kidney disease. You must tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or planing a pregnancy. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

Uses of Dubix-K Tablet

Benefits of Dubix-K Tablet

In Bleeding

Dubix-K Tablet helps normal blood clotting, which reduces the bleeding during menstruation or after a surgery. It helps to prevent excessive loss of blood, stops bleeding and enhances the healing process. Dubix-K Tablet blocks certain chemicals that causes pain and thus gives relief. This helps prevent complications of excessive bleeding such as hemorrhage. It is advisable to use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective.

Side effects of Dubix-K Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Dubix-K

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Heartburn
  • Stomach pain
  • Loss of appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Indigestion
  • Headache
  • Tiredness
  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Sinus inflammation
  • Sinus pain
  • Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
  • Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain

How to use Dubix-K Tablet

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. Dubix-K Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Dubix-K Tablet works

Dubix-K Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Mefenamic acid, Tranexamic acid and Vitamin K which reduce excessive bleeding and pain. Mefenamic acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Tranexamic acid is an anti-fibrinolytic. It works by helping blood clot normally to reduce bleeding during periods, or after surgery. Vitamin K is also blood clotting vitamin which controls excessive bleeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dubix-K Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dubix-K Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dubix-K Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Dubix-K Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Dubix-K Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dubix-K Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dubix-K Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dubix-K Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Dubix-K Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Dubix-K Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Dubix-K Tablet helps prevent or reduce heavy bleeding post surgery and in conditions such as heavy periods, nose bleeds and tooth extraction.
  • If taking for heavy periods, take it on the first day as taking it before or after will not have any benefit.
  • Inform your doctor if there is no improvement in your bleeding after using this medicine for three consecutive periods.
  • Stick to simple meals and avoid spicy rich food in order to avoid feeling sick (nausea).

Fact Box

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No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED

Patient concerns

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My wife is having pain in her hand due to syringe was put for 3 days for glucose what treatment for relieving pain
Dr. Pushkar Mani
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K TRIP FORTE TABLET TWICE DAILY FOR 3 days
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20 k to 50 k for lasik
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References

  1. MedIndia. Tranexamic Acid. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Mefenamic Acid. Atlanta, Georgia: Sciele Pharma, Inc.; 2008 [revised Mar. 2007]. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Drugs.com. Vitamin K. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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