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Trapic E Tablet

Manufactured bySUN PHARMA LABORATORIES LTD
ContainsTranexamic Acid (250 mg) + Ethamsylate (250 mg)
Description
Trapic E 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, Trapic E Tablet effectively control excessive bleeding. Trapic E 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. Trapic E Tablet is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of age. Trapic E 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. Trapic E 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.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Trapic E Tablet

  • Sinusitis like symptoms
  • Back pain
  • Pale skin
  • Muscle or joint pain
  • Unusual tiredness and weakness
  • Change in color vision
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Pain in the chest region
  • High fever
  • Headache
  • Skin rash

Uses of Trapic E Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Menorrhagia
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The exact time Trapic E Tablet takes to show its effect is not known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The duration of action of Trapic E Tablet is 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?
    Trapic E Tablet has no habit-forming tendencies.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Trapic E Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy as it may harm your foetus. Consult your doctor to discuss benefits and risks, before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known whether Trapic E Tablet passes into breastmilk or not. Consult your doctor to discuss benefits and risks, before taking this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid taking Trapic E 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. Trapic E 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. Trapic E Tablet is not recommended for use in such cases.

Obstructive blood clotting disorder

Trapic E 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. Trapic E Tablet is not recommended to use in this condition.

Fibroids

Trapic E Tablet is not recommended for use in women who have fibroids (abnormal growth in the uterus).
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Trapic E Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy as it may harm your foetus. Consult your doctor to discuss benefits and risks, before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

It is not known whether Trapic E Tablet passes into breastmilk or not. Consult your doctor to discuss benefits and risks, before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Use of contraceptives

Trapic E 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

Trapic E Tablet is not recommended for use if you have a history of clotting disorders or have an active clotting disorder. Caution should be exercised while taking this medicine.

Eye disorders

Trapic E 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

Trapic E Tablet may cause an increase in body temperature in some people. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience a high fever.

Use in children

Trapic E Tablet is not recommended for use in children less than 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use have not been studied.

Missed Dose

If you forget to take a Trapic E Tablet dose, 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 Trapic E 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

Trapic E 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.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Trapic E 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 Trapic E 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 Trapic E 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

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Effect on sleep is not established

How it works
Trapic E 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 controls bleeding.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Miscellaneous coagulation modifiers, Hemostatics

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 10 Nov 2021

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