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Evana Heavy Period Relief contains the active substance tranexamic acid which belongs to a group of medicines called anti-fibrinolytics. These are used to control bleeding. When you bleed your body forms clots or plugs as part of healing. In some people these plugs do not stay in place long enough. This can cause too much bleeding. Evana Heavy Period Relief helps these plugs to stay in place and so reduces the amount of blood lost during your period.
Evana Heavy Period Relief is used only when your periods are regular to control heavy menstrual bleeding (see section 2 if you are unsure whether or not you have regular periods). Heavy menstrual bleeding can cause anaemia (reduction in red blood cells). People with anaemia may look pale and feel tired, weak, dizzy or faint. If you think you have anaemia, you should see your doctor.
Do not take Evana Heavy Period Relief if your periods are not heavy.
Do not take Evana Heavy Period Relief if:
you are allergic to tranexamic acid or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
you are under 18 years of age
you are pregnant
you have kidney problems
you have or have ever had a blood clot, for example in your leg or lungs. See immediately below for the warning signs of a blood clot
anyone in your family has suffered from blood clots in their blood vessels
you have blood in your urine between your periods
your periods are irregular
you are taking medicines to prevent or treat blood clots (e.g. warfarin)
you are taking oral contraceptives (the pill)
you have disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), a disease where your blood starts to clot throughout your body
you have fits or seizures.
If any of the above applies to you, do not take Evana Heavy Period Relief.
Warning signs of a blood clot to look out for:
pains or feelings of heaviness in your chest
unusual pains or swellings of your arms or one of your legs
sudden shortness of breath
fainting
coughing up blood.
If you experience any of these symptoms stop taking the medicine and seek urgent medical
advice.
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before taking Evana Heavy Period Relief if:
you are over 45 years old
you are diabetic
you are very overweight (obese)
you have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
your mother, grandmother, aunt or sister has or has had endometrial cancer
you have recently noticed a change in your normal bleeding pattern
you have abnormal bleeding between your periods
you bleed after sexual intercourse
you have pain during sexual intercourse
you have pain before the start of your period (also known as premenstrual pain)
you have pelvic pain (pain in the lower abdomen)
you thought you had gone through the menopause, but now you have started bleeding again.
Your pharmacist or doctor may recommend a different medicine which is better for treating
your symptoms.
Warning signs of endometrial cancer
Occasionally heavy periods may be due to an abnormality of the lining of the womb. One of the most serious conditions is endometrial cancer.
There are almost always other warning signs of endometrial cancer such as:
irregular periods
prolonged periods
abnormal bleeding between periods.
If any of the above applies to you, talk to your pharmacist or doctor.
Important: Regular and heavy periods alone are unlikely to be caused by endometrial cancer.
Other medicines and Evana Heavy Period Relief
Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, in particular if you are taking any of the following medicines:
the pill (an oral contraceptive) you must not take Evana Heavy Period Relief if you are already taking these medicines
fibrinolytic drugs such as streptokinase (used to dissolve blood clots)
tamoxifen (a drug used to treat breast cancer)
oestrogen (present in some oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapies (HRT)).
Like all medicines this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Stop taking this medicine and get medical advice immediately, if you experience any of
the following symptoms:
pain or feelings of heaviness in your chest
unusual pain or swelling in your arms or legs
sudden shortness of breath
fainting
coughing up blood.
You may have developed a blood clot in your leg or lungs.
Stop taking this medicine and talk to your pharmacist or doctor as soon as possible if you
experience any of the following symptoms:
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):
allergic reactions including swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing.
Frequency not known (cannot be estimated from the available data):
problems with your eyesight, especially your colour vision
a blood clot in the eye this may cause bleeding in the eye, or a loss of vision.
Other side effects
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
feeling sick
being sick
diarrhoea.
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
itchy, red or swollen skin (allergic skin reactions).
Frequency not known (cannot be estimated from the available data):
seizures or fits.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA
Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Do not take Evana Heavy Period Relief if you are pregnant as it may cause problems for your unborn baby. If you think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby or are breastfeeding, you should ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice before taking this medicine.
Driving and using machines
Evana Heavy Period Relief should not have an effect on your ability to drive or use machinery.
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your pharmacist or doctor has told you.
Check with your pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure.
Remember:
Evana Heavy Period Relief should only be taken on the days when your period is heavy.
Do not take Evana Heavy Period Relief before your period has started as it will not work properly.
Do not take Evana Heavy Period Relief for more than 4 days during each of your periods.
Swallow the tablets whole, with water if required do not crush or chew them.
Adults
The recommended dose is two tablets taken 3 times a day (e.g. in the morning, afternoon, and evening) for up to 4 days.
If your bleeding is not reduced, you can take an extra 2 tablets at night.
Heavy bleeding usually only lasts for the first two days of your period. When the bleeding becomes less, you should reduce the number of tablets you take, for example, to 2 tablets twice a day.
Do not take more than 8 tablets per day.
Use in children and adolescents
Do not give to children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
Elderly
Evana Heavy Period Relief is not for use in the elderly.
Using Evana Heavy Period Relief every month
Evana Heavy Period Relief may be used every month as long as it continues to reduce your bleeding and there are no changes in your bleeding pattern. If Evana Heavy Period Relief is not working
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if:
your bleeding has not been reduced by Evana Heavy Period Relief after using it for 3 periods in a row
Evana Heavy Period Relief seems to have stopped working.
If you take more Evana Heavy Period Relief than you should
If you have taken too much contact a doctor or go to your nearest Accident & Emergency Department (Casualty) taking this leaflet and pack with you.
If you forget to take Evana Heavy Period Relief
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Take your next dose at the usual time.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine talk to your pharmacist or doctor.
The active substance is: Each tablet contains 500mg of tranexamic acid.
The other ingredients are: calcium hydrogen phosphate anhydrous, croscarmellose sodium, povidone, talc and magnesium stearate. What Evana Heavy Period Relief looks like and contents of the pack.
The tablets are white to off-white and capsule shaped.
They are engraved with TXA 26 on one side, and are plain on the other side.
Information on sodium content
This medicine contains less than 1mmol sodium (23mg) per tablet, that is to say essentially sodium-free.
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