Eklot T 250mg/500mg Tablet

Composition Ethamsylate (250mg) + Mefenamic Acid (500mg)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack strip of 10 tablets
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class
Action Class
Habbit Forming No
Manufacturer Kontest Chemicals Ltd
Manufacturer address 80/1a, Sarat Bose Road, Bhawanipur, Kolkata, West Bengal 700025

Eklot T 250mg/500mg Tablet should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. 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. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better.

It may cause side effects like skin rash, headache, nausea, and loss of appetite. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney problems, or you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It might cause dizziness, if happens better to avoid driving or machinery work. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

Bleeding

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. Eklot T 250mg/500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Eklot T 250mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Ethamsylate and Mefenamic Acid. Ethamsylate is an antifibrinolytic. It works by preventing the breakdown of clots and controls excessive bleeding during menstruation (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).

If you miss a dose of Eklot T 250mg/500mg 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.

Eklot T 250mg/500mg Tablet helps reduce blood loss.

Take it with a light snack or meal to avoid stomach upset.

Stick to simple meals and avoid spicy rich food in order to avoid feeling sick (nausea).

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In Bleeding

Eklot T 250mg/500mg Tablet helps normal blood clotting, which reduces the bleeding during menstruation. It helps to prevent excessive loss of blood, stops bleeding and enhances the healing process. Eklot T 250mg/500mg 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.

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

Loss of appetite

Diarrhea

Indigestion

Heartburn

Vomiting

Nausea

Headache

Skin rash

Alcohol:UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Eklot T 250mg/500mg Tablet.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Eklot T 250mg/500mg 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:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Eklot T 250mg/500mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving:UNSAFE

Eklot T 250mg/500mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney:CAUTION

Eklot T 250mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Eklot T 250mg/500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Eklot T 250mg/500mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver:CAUTION

Eklot T 250mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Eklot T 250mg/500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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