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Tranesma 3% Gel

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SALT COMPOSITION
Storage
Store below 30°C

Product introduction

Tranesma 3% Gel is used to treat melasma. Melasma is a condition in which brown-colored patches appear on the face. This medicine helps to control hyperpigmentation of the skin.

Tranesma 3% Gel is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You should not use it if you have known allergies to this medicine. Use it regularly and for as long as the doctor has prescribed for maximum benefits.

Before and after applying this medicine, wash your hands. Clean the affected area and then apply it to the affected area. Check the label before use. Inform your doctor if you are taking or using any other medications.

It is generally safe and does not usually cause any common side effects. However, if you experience any symptoms on using the medicine, let your doctor know. They may be able to reduce or treat the symptoms.

Uses of Tranesma Gel

Benefits of Tranesma Gel

In Treatment of Melasma

Melasma is a common skin problem that causes dark, discolored patches on your skin. It is more commonly seen in females than males. Tranesma 3% Gel helps to lighten these dark patches of the skin usually caused by pregnancy, birth control pills, hormone medicine, or injury to the skin. It effectively blocks that process in the skin that leads to discoloration. Tranesma 3% Gel also reduces any redness, rash, pain, or itchiness that may be caused by this condition.

This improves your self-esteem and confidence as your appearance changes. You should always use it as prescribed and only apply the amount you have been told to. Keep using it for as long as it is prescribed to get the full benefits.

In Treatment of Bleeding

Bleeding occurs when blood clots break down rapidly. Tranesma 3% Gel reduces bleeding by preventing the rapid breakdown of clots. It helps to prevent excessive loss of blood, stops bleeding, and enhances the healing process. Bleeding can make you feel weak so it is advisable to take a good diet depending on your condition and with a doctor’s consultation.

Side effects of Tranesma Gel

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 Tranesma

  • No common side effects seen
  • Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
  • Joint pain
  • Headache
  • Back pain
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Fatigue
  • Diarrhea
  • Hypotension (low blood pressure)
  • Sinus disorder
  • Nasal discomfort
  • Muscle cramp
  • Migraine
  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Allergic dermatitis
  • Lightheadedness
  • Thromboembolism

How to use Tranesma Gel

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Tranesma Gel works

Tranesma 3% Gel is a procoagulant agent. In the presence of UV light, plasminogen (enzyme) induces the production of melanin (pigment) to cause pigmentation and dark spots in the skin. It inhibits the activation of plasminogen, thus lead to a decrease in the production of melanin. This is how it works to treat melasma and hyperpigmentation of the skin.

Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tranesma 3% Gel is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tranesma 3% Gel is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Tranesma Gel?

If you miss a dose of Tranesma 3% Gel, skip it and continue with your normal 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

  • Tranesma 3% Gel is used for the treatment of Melasma( brown patches on the skin).
  • Apply it as a thin layer over the affected area or as suggested.
  • Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
  • Do not apply to broken, diseased, infected, inflamed or irritated skin, or to open wounds.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Amino Acids, Peptides Analogues
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Antifibrinolytic

Patient concerns

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Is tablet TRANESMA (Tranexamic Acid Tablet IP 250mg) anyway related for treatment of Melasa or Face pigmentation.
Dr. Souvik Sardar
Dermatology
Yes It can be used
Treatment of melasma. Do or do not for melasma
Dr. Souvik Sardar
Dermatology
The pigmentation is not clear can u post another picture
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FAQs

Q. Does Tranesma 3% Gel lighten skin?

Yes, Tranesma 3% Gel can be used to lighten the skin. It has been proven effective in improving melasma (pigmentation of skin). Do consult your doctor and get your skin condition diagnosed before you start taking this medication.

Q. Can Tranesma 3% Gel be used in hyperpigmented skin?

Yes, Tranesma 3% Gel can be used topically in case of ultraviolet radiation-induced hyperpigmentation and other pigmentation disorders of the skin. Do consult your doctor and get your skin condition diagnosed before you start taking this medication. Your doctor will decide whether you need this medication or not. Sometimes it can also be used topically on the place of bleeding to arrest bleeding locally.

Q. Can a pregnant woman take Tranesma 3% Gel?

No, Tranesma 3% Gel should be avoided by pregnant women. This is because Tranesma 3% Gel may get transmitted from mother to fetus. There is no evidence whether it is safe to be taken in pregnant women. Do consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby.

Q. Is Tranesma 3% Gel a steroid?

No, Tranesma 3% Gel is not a steroid medicine. It is a medication which prevents enzymes (causing pigmentation) binding to skin cells in cases with hyperpigmented skin. It also reduces the increased blood vessels formation in melasma.

Q. Can Tranesma 3% Gel cause pulmonary embolism?

Tranesma 3% Gel promotes blood clotting and can rarely cause blood clot to travel to the lungs (pulmonary embolism) which can turn fatal sometimes. Pulmonary embolism is not a common side effect in patients taking Tranesma 3% Gel but can occur in overdosing, patients with long bedrest or prone individuals. Evidence suggests that the increased risk of clot can be due to some other additional risk factors as well.

Q. Can you take Tranesma 3% Gel on an empty stomach?

Tranesma 3% Gel can be taken with or without food with a glass of water. The medicine should be swallowed as a whole and should not be crushed or chewed.

Q. Can I take Tranesma 3% Gel for more than 5 days?

The dose and duration of this medicine is decided by the type of disease for which it is prescribed. For heavy bleeding during monthly menstruation, it is usually taken for up to 5 days. For other conditions it can be prescribed for less than 5 days and even more that 5 days which is decided by the prescribing physician.

Q. Does Tranesma 3% Gel affect fertility?

No, Tranesma 3% Gel does not affect fertility. It is taken for heavy menstrual bleeding and evidence suggests no interference of this medicine with ovulation (release of eggs from the ovaries). Therefore, this medicine is not a type of contraceptive medicine and it will not affect your chances of becoming pregnant.

Q. Can Tranesma 3% Gel be taken for nose bleeding?

Yes, Tranesma 3% Gel can be used for nose bleeding. It helps to clot the blood and prevent bleeding. If the bleeding is frequently observed then the medicine can be even taken for a week.

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