Femidol: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Femidol Benefits & Uses

Femidol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Menorrhagia

Other Benefits

Femidol Dosage & How to Take

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)	Disease: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Tranexamic Acid (500 mg) Mefenamic Acid (250 mg)/Tablet, For course duration follow doctor's advice
Adult	Disease: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Tranexamic Acid (500 mg) Mefenamic Acid (250 mg)/Tablet, For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Tranexamic Acid (500 mg) Mefenamic Acid (250 mg)/Tablet, For course duration follow doctor's advice

Femidol Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Femidol is used -

Severe

Visual Disturbance

Moderate

Pain in Extremity
Decreased blood pressure
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Edema
Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Blurred vision
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)
Gastritis (Read More - How to Cure Bloating in the Stomach: Diet Tips and Home Remedies)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Headache
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
पेट दर्द
Dyspepsia
पेट की गैस
Rash

Femidol Related Warnings

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.

Severe Interaction of Femidol with Other Drugs

Femidol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Benzydamine

Metamizole

Oxyphenbutazone

Severe

Moderate

Femidol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Femidol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Blood Cancer
Colour Blindness
Allergy
Peptic Ulcer
Anemia
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Asthma

Frequently asked Questions about Femidol

Is this Femidol habit forming or addictive?

Femidol does not cause addiction.

Femidol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

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.

Frequently asked Questions about Femidol

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Femidol prolong or shorten periods?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Femidol doesn't prolong periods. It may or may not shorten the duration of the period because it mainly reduces the blood loss during periods.

Question about 6 years ago

Is Femidol available over the counter?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

No, Femidol is not available over the counter. It is available as a prescription drug only.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Femidol cause bloating?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Femidol expire?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Femidol has an expiry date and it must not be used beyond that date as it may not be as effective.

Question over 6 years ago

What is Femidol?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

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.