Ethamsylate
Therapeutic Group
Anti-hemorrhagicIndication Dosage
Ethamsylate is a medication that helps to stop bleeding. It's commonly used to treat various conditions where there's excessive or heavy bleeding, such as nosebleeds, heavy periods, or bleeding after surgery. It works by helping your blood to clot more effectively, which can be really helpful in preventing and controlling excessive bleeding in different situations. Remember to always use it as your doctor prescribes to get the best results.
Haemorrhage, Treatment Of Blood Loss In Menorrhagia:
Oral:
- Adults: 500 Mg 4 Times Daily During Menstruation.
- Children: Not Recommended.
By IV Or IM Inj:
- Adults: Pre-surgically 1-2 Ampoules IV/IM (250-500mg) 1 Hr Before Surgery. Repeat The Dosage If Necessary. Postsurgically, 1-2 Ampoules (250-500mg) Every 4-6 hours as Long As The Risk Of Bleeding Persists. Emergency Cases; According To The Severity: 1-2 ampoules IV/IM Every 4-6 Hrs As Long As The Bleeding Risk Persists. Local Treatment Soak A Swab With The Contents Of One Ampoule And Apply To the Haemorrhagic Area Or In The Tooth Socket After Dental Extraction.
- Children: Not Recommended.
Content
- Tab 250mg /500mg: Ethamsylate 250mg /500mg.
- Inj 250mg: Per 2 ml: Ethamsylate 250mg.cap 500mg: Ethamsylate 500mg.
Pregnancy
Caution Advised
Stability
- Fibrinolytic
- Haemostatic
Contra Indications
- Acute Porphyria.
Precautions
- Acute Porphyria.
Lactation
- Not Recommended
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Fever (discontinue)
- Headache
- Skin Rash.