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Femidol is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. The alternative uses of Femidol have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Femidol depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Femidol can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Femidol normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Femidol's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Femidol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Femidol can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Femidol in conditions like Blood Cancer, Colour Blindness, Allergy. Other contraindications of Femidol have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Femidol may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Femidol is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Femidol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Femidol safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Femidol. If you are pregnant, do not take Femidol without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Femidol safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Femidol may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Femidol should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Femidol on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Femidol on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Femidol on the Liver?
Femidol may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Femidol on the Heart?
Femidol has very mild side effects on the heart.
Femidol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Femidol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Femidol habit forming or addictive?
Femidol does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Femidol
It is safe to take Femidol with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Femidol
Consumption of alcohol and Femidol together may have severe effects on your health.
Femidol is available in the form of an injection and tablet. Injection must be taken under the supervision of a doctor. The tablet should be taken orally or by mouth. Depending upon your condition, your doctor will suggest you a dosing schedule. It is important that you stick to this schedule. It can be taken with or without food. It should be taken at exactly the same time every day so that you don't miss the dose. If your bleeding doesn't reduce or gets worse, call your doctor immediately.
Yes, Femidol may cause allergy in rare cases. The symptoms could be rash, itching, extreme dizziness, swelling of the tongue, throat, and face, difficulty in breathing, etc. If you experience any of these symptoms, discontinue using Femidol and talk to your doctor immediately.
No, Femidol is not an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). It is an anti-fibrinolytic agent that stops the process of fibrinolysis, preventing blood loss.
Femidol is the brand name for tranexamic acid. It belongs to class drugs known as antifibrinolytics. It is available in the form of injection and tablets. It is used to prevent or reduce hemorrhage in patients struggling with hemophilia, to lessen the need for a replacement therapy during and after a tooth extraction procedure, and for managing excessive bleeding during surgery, trauma and menstruation.
No, Femidol does not causes bloating (swollen belly after eating food which might be caused by excessive gas production). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it. If you are experiencing bloating after taking this medicine, then try eating less spicy and fibre rich food also try to eat food in less quantity at a time. Taking probiotics or digestive enzyme supplements might be helpful in reducing bloating.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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