Cosklot Plus Tablet

Cosklot Plus Tablet is a medication primarily used for treating heavy menstrual bleeding. It is also utilized to manage excessive blood loss during or after a surgical procedure. The active ingredients of Cosklot Plus Tablet are tranexamic acid and etamsylate.

It is crucial to take this medicine precisely as prescribed by your doctor and not self-medicate. Moreover, it is important to note that Cosklot Plus Tablet is only intended for use in adult women and adolescent girls who are 15 years or older.

Dosage

Overdose

The symptoms of overdose of Cosklot Plus Tablet include nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of the medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Cosklot Plus Tablet contains tranexamic acid and etamsylate as active substances.
• Tranexamic acid is an anti-fibrinolytic medicine that stops or reduces bleeding. When you bleed, your body forms clots to stop the bleeding. These clots break down in some people resulting in excessive bleeding. Tranexamic acid stops these clots from dissolving and reduces bleeding.
• Etamsylate helps platelets to stick together and form blood clots, which reduces blood loss.

Directions for Use

• Take this medicine as a whole with sufficient water.
• Always take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not consume more than the prescribed dose.
• Do not discontinue the medicine on your own without consulting your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Cosklot Plus Tablet during pregnancy?

There is limited information on the effect of Cosklot Plus Tablet in pregnancy. Cosklot Plus Tablet should only be used in pregnant women if recommended by the doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Cosklot Plus Tablet while breastfeeding?

Cosklot Plus Tablet may pass into human breast milk. Hence, this medicine should not be used in breastfeeding women.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Cosklot Plus Tablet?

Cosklot Plus Tablet has almost no effect on driving ability. If you experience symptoms that may affect your ability to drive safely, it is advised to avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Cosklot Plus Tablet?

There is limited information on the interaction of alcohol with Cosklot Plus Tablet. Ask your doctor for advice on alcohol intake along with Cosklot Plus Tablet.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have blood in your urine.
• You have a condition called disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) where your blood starts to clot throughout your body.
• You had uncontrollable bleeding.
• You take medicines to treat a hereditary disease called angioneurotic oedema.
• You are a woman with irregular periods.
• You take oral contraceptives as a method of birth control.
• You or your family have a history of blood clots in your blood vessels.
• You have kidney disease.
• You take medicines called fibrinolytic to dissolve blood clots (streptokinase).

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to tranexamic acid, etamsylate or any other ingredient of Cosklot Plus Tablet.
• If you have kidney problems.
• If you had or have a blood clot in your blood vessels.
• If you have a condition where your blood starts to clot throughout your body.
• If you have a history of fits/seizures.
• If you have a disorder called porphyria.

Side effects

• Headache
• Rashes
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Cosklot Plus Tablet works or Cosklot Plus Tablet itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Cosklot Plus Tablet will reduce the effect of anti-clotting medicines (fibrinolytic) like streptokinase, reteplase, anistreplase.

Storage and disposal

• Store in a cool and dry place below 30°C, away from direct sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I use Cosklot Plus Tablet for treating menorrhagia?

Yes, Cosklot Plus Tablet can be used for treating menorrhagia. Your doctor will recommend this medicine if it is suitable for you. Do not take this medicine on your own.

How does Cosklot Plus Tablet stop bleeding?

When you bleed, your body forms clots to stop the bleeding. These clots break down in some people resulting in excessive bleeding. Cosklot Plus Tablet stops these clots from dissolving and reduces bleeding. It also helps platelets to stick together and form blood clots, which reduces blood loss.