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Tranexamic Acid + Mefenamic Acid
INFORMATION ABOUT TRANEXAMIC ACID + MEFENAMIC ACID
Tranexamic Acid + Mefenamic Acid Uses
Tranexamic Acid+Mefenamic Acid is used in the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding and menstrual pain.
How Tranexamic Acid + Mefenamic Acid works
Tranexamic Acid + Mefenamic Acid is a combination of two medicines: Tranexamic Acid and Mefenamic Acid. Tranexamic Acid is an anti-fibrinolytic. It works by preventing the breakdown of blood clots to control excessive bleeding during periods. Mefenamic Acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Common side effects of Tranexamic Acid + Mefenamic Acid
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
Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea
CONTENT DETAILS
Written By
Dr. Anuj Saini
MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
13 Jun 2023 | 11:29 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Tranexamic Acid + Mefenamic Acid
  • Tranexamic Acid + Mefenamic Acid helps relieve menstrual pain and abnormally heavy menstrual bleeding.
  • Your doctor will prescribe the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time necessary to relieve your symptoms.
  • Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
  • Take it on the first day of a heavy period. 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 menstrual periods.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney or liver disease.
Frequently asked questions for Tranexamic Acid + Mefenamic Acid
Tranexamic Acid+Mefenamic Acid is a combination of two medicines: Tranexamic Acid and Mefenamic Acid. This medication is used to treat pain and is used to treat heavy bleeding during menstrual cycle (monthly periods) in women.
Yes, it is considered to be harmful for patients with severe kidney failure, active intravascular clotting (obstruction in the blood flow due to blood clots), and color vision disorders.