✕
Free ₹200 worth HealthCash on app
Use HealthCash to order medicines, health products & much more
Sylate -T 500 Tablet
Manufactured byEMCURE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ContainsEthamsylate (250 mg) + Tranexamic Acid (500 mg)
Confused about any medicine? Just ask Practo AIFREE
50000+ health queries resolved in last month
Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp
Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI
FREE
Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp
Description
Sylate -T 500 Tablet is a combination medicine that consists of Tranexamic acid and Ethamsylate. It is used for the treatment of prolonged or heavy menstrual bleeding. This medicine prevents the breakdown of blood clots in your body and also increases the ability of platelets to stick together and helps in the formation of blood clots. Thus, Sylate -T 500 Tablet effectively control excessive bleeding.
Sylate -T 500 Tablet shows common side effects like nausea, stomach pain, headache, and joint pain. It may also cause diarrhoea in some people. Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration if you experience diarrhoea. Consult your doctor at the earliest if any of these side effects persist or worsen. Avoid taking this medicine if you are allergic to it. Sylate -T 500 Tablet is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of age.
Sylate -T 500 Tablet can be taken with or without food. Take this medicine at the same time every day as prescribed by your doctor and do not change the dose and frequency on your own. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly without consulting your doctor. Consult your doctor if you do not notice any improvement in 3 consecutive periods.
Sylate -T 500 Tablet can impact the action of other medicines. Inform your doctor if you have any other medical conditions such as kidney or heart problems, porphyria, bleeding disorder, etc. and also your ongoing medicines. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before taking this medicine. Your doctor may monitor your clotting or bleeding time and advise eye checkups for safety aspects.
QUICK LINKS:
Substitutes
List of substitutes for Sylate -T 500 Tablet
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Sylate -T 500 Tablet
Nasal discharge
Back pain
Pale skin
Muscle or joint pain
Unusual tiredness and weakness
Change in color vision
Difficulty in breathing
Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
Pain in the chest region
Dizziness and fainting
Presence of blood in cough
Severe allergic reaction
High fever
Headache
Skin rash
Nausea
Stomach pain
Diarrhoea
Uses of Sylate -T 500 Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Menorrhagia
Menorrhagia is the medical term for menstruation (periods) with heavy or prolonged bleeding. Sylate -T 500 Tablet is used to treat excessive bleeding during periods.
Post operative hemorrhage
Postoperative haemorrhage is excessive internal bleeding after surgery. Sylate -T 500 Tablet is also used to prevent or treat excessive internal bleeding after a surgical procedure.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for Sylate -T 500 Tablet to start showing its effect is not known.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The duration of action of Sylate -T 500 Tablet is about 6-8 hours.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No-habit forming tendencies were reported for Sylate -T 500 Tablet.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Sylate -T 500 Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy as it may harm your foetus. Hence, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
It is not known whether Sylate -T 500 Tablet passes into breastmilk or not. Hence, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Allergy
Avoid taking Sylate -T 500 Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Acquired defective color vision
Acquired defective colour vision represents a group of conditions that affect the perception of colour. Sylate -T 500 Tablet is not recommended for use in people having defective colour vision since it may worsen the condition.
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Subarachnoid haemorrhage is a serious condition characterized by bleeding in the outer layers of your brain. Sylate -T 500 Tablet is not recommended for use in such cases.
Obstructive blood clotting disorder
Sylate -T 500 Tablet is not recommended for use if you have obstructive clotting disorders due to the increased risk of worsening your condition.
Porphyria
Porphyria is a rare genetic disorder that mainly affects your skin or nervous system. This disorder is usually inherited, which means it is caused by gene mutations passed from parents to children. Sylate -T 500 Tablet is not recommended to use in this condition.
Fibroids
Sylate -T 500 Tablet is not recommended for use in women who have fibroids (abnormal growth in the uterus).
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Sylate -T 500 Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy as it may harm your foetus. Hence, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
It is not known whether Sylate -T 500 Tablet passes into breastmilk or not. Hence, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Use of hormonal contraceptives
Sylate -T 500 Tablet is not recommended for use in women using contraceptives (pills, patches, vaginal rings, or injections) since the risk of severe side effects is significantly high.
Clotting disorders
Sylate -T 500 Tablet should be avoided if you have a history of clotting disorders or have an active clotting disorder. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
Eye disorders
Sylate -T 500 Tablet is not recommended for use if you have a history of any medical condition where the blood vessels of the eye are obstructed due to clot formation.
Fever
Sylate -T 500 Tablet may cause an increase in body temperature in some people. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience a high fever.
Other medicines
Sylate -T 500 Tablet may interact with many other medicines and cause severe side effects. Hence, it is advised that you report all your current medications to your doctor before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Use in Children
Sylate -T 500 Tablet is not recommended for use in children less than 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not available.
Driving or operating machines
Sylate -T 500 Tablet may cause blurred vision or dizziness in some patients. Hence, avoid driving vehicles or operating machines after taking this medicine.
Missed Dose
If you forget to take a dose of Sylate -T 500 Tablet, make sure that you remember to take your next dose when it is due. Do not take two doses together to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Never take more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of Sylate -T 500 Tablet, seek immediate medical treatment.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Tamoxifen
Ethinyl Estradiol
Tretinoin
Factor IX complex
Disease interactions
Kidney diseases
Sylate -T 500 Tablet should be used with caution if you have kidney problems. An impaired kidney leads to the accumulation of this medicine that may worsen the condition. Your doctor may monitor the kidney function and may adjust the dose based on your condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Sylate -T 500 Tablet with or without food or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take more or fewer doses than the prescribed quantity of this medicine.
Stick to simple meals and avoid spicy rich food in order to avoid feeling sick. If you get diarrhoea while taking this medicine, consult your doctor immediately.
Along with taking Sylate -T 500 Tablet, you can use a heating pad to get relief during periods. Inform your doctor if there is no improvement in your bleeding after using this medicine for three consecutive periods.
Do not crush, break or chew Sylate -T 500 Tablet in the mouth. Take the tablet immediately after peeling it from the strip.
Keep the medicine away from the reach of children and pets. Ensure that the unused or expired medicine is disposed of properly.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Sylate -T 500 Tablet contains tranexamic acid and ethamsylate.
Tranexamic acid works by preventing certain enzymes that break down a blood clot formed in the body.
Ethamsylate acts by stabilizing the walls of the capillaries, increasing platelet aggregation to form clots. Thus it controls bleeding.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Miscellaneous coagulation modifiers, Hemostatics
Schedule
Schedule H
Drugs, H., 2021. Tranexamic Acid: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: < [Accessed 9 August 2021].
2021. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 9 August 2021].
Taj Life Sciences. 2021. Tranexamic Acid Tablets BP. 250mg. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 9 August 2021].
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Etamsylate. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 9 August 2021].
Related Questions
Question:
I have taken only one sylate and i loose my period, i make check up i found i'm pregnant. I wonder b...more
Answer from Dr. Fatema Chimthanawala
U shud not go only by safe days. Some people have a late ovulation cycle.
Question:
I had internal bleeding in the 5th week of pregnancy and after the scan, doctor suggested me to take...more
Answer from Dr. Swati Chitnis
Hi. Sylate 500 is meant to stop bleeding and is safe in pregnancy. Your doctor p...more
Question:
Hi, I am currently 7 weeks pregnant. I spotted twice during 5 weeks pregnancy as a result of which d...more
Answer from Dr. K Supriya
Connect
Question:
Should I take both t duralast and T tazzle together or only one of them before sex.. And will it sho...more
Answer from Dr. Jamal Akhtar Azmi
You can take both the tablet of duralast 30 mg and tazzle 10 mg before doing sex...more
Question:
My mother has negative trop t test please help me what should we do. Please tell us in detail
Answer from Dr. Devraj Kumar
Negative troponin t test means there is no muscle damage in Heart.
Information on this page was last updated on 10 Nov 2021
Disclaimer
We’ve made all possible efforts to ensure that the information provided here is accurate, up-to-date and complete, however, it should not be treated as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Practo only provides reference source for common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. The absence of a warning for any drug or combination thereof, should not be assumed to indicate that the drug or combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for any given patient. Practo does not assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of information provided above. If you have any doubts about your medication then we strongly recommend that you consult with your doctor, nurse or healthcare provider. See detailed T&C here.
₹455
10 TABLET ( 10 / STRIP )