Caprilon
Caprilon is a medicine that helps to prevent and stop bleeding.
Form
tabletti
Strength
500 mg
Active Ingredient
Tranexamic acid
Manufacturer
Takeda Oy
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose is 2–3 tablets 2 or 3 times a day.
Method
Take the tablets with a glass of water.
Important
The maximum daily dose is usually 9 tablets.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •nausea
- •vomiting
- •diarrhea
- •stomach pain
RARE
- •skin rash
- •hives
- •malaise with low blood pressure
- •blood clots, including sudden loss of vision in one eye due to a retinal artery blockage
- •lower back pain, blood in urine, reduced or absent urine flow due to kidney problems
- •seizures
- •vision disturbances, including color vision problems
- •allergic reactions
Important Warnings
- You are allergic to tranexamic acid or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- You have color vision disturbances.
- You currently have a disease that causes blood clots.
- You have a severe blood clotting disorder where clots start forming throughout the body (disseminated intravascular coagulation).
- You have kidney problems.
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- You have had seizures in the past.
- You have had blood in your urine, as Caprilon can cause urinary tract obstruction.
- You have an increased risk of blood clots.
- If you use Caprilon for a long time, your vision, especially color vision, should be regularly checked by an eye doctor.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Reduce the dose already in mild renal impairment. (updated 5.6.2023)