Tamik BC Tablet
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Tamik BC Tablet is a combination medicine used to prevent bleeding. It helps in reducing bleeding during periods and after surgery. It also works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation.
Tamik BC Tablet should be taken with food regularly at a fixed time each day. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Follow your doctor advice while taking this medicine. It is recommended to take the combination on the first day of your period as taking it before or after period will not make any affect.
It may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain, loss of appetite, headache, and nasal congestion. It may cause diarrhea, so its better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration. You must inform your doctor if you do not observe any changes in bleeding even after three menstrual periods.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any vaginal bleeding or kidney disease. You must tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or planing a pregnancy. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Uses of Tamik BC Tablet
Side effects of Tamik BC Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Tamik BC
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Heartburn
- Stomach pain
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion
- Headache
- Tiredness
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Sinus inflammation
- Sinus pain
- Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
- Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
How to use Tamik BC Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tamik BC Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Tamik BC Tablet works
Tamik BC Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Mefenamic acid, Tranexamic acid and Vitamin K which reduce excessive bleeding and pain. Mefenamic acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Tranexamic acid is an anti-fibrinolytic. It works by helping blood clot normally to reduce bleeding during periods, or after surgery. Vitamin K is also blood clotting vitamin which controls excessive bleeding.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tamik BC Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tamik BC Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tamik BC Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Tamik BC Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Tamik BC Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tamik BC Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tamik BC Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Tamik BC Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Tamik BC Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Tamik BC Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Tamik BC Tablet helps prevent or reduce heavy bleeding post surgery and in conditions such as heavy periods, nose bleeds and tooth extraction.
- If taking for heavy periods, take it on the first day as taking it before or after will not have any benefit.
- Inform your doctor if there is no improvement in your bleeding after using this medicine for three consecutive periods.
- Stick to simple meals and avoid spicy rich food in order to avoid feeling sick (nausea).
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Tamik BC Tablet
Thrice A Day
47%
Twice A Day
37%
Once A Day
14%
Once A Month
1%
Four Times A *
1%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using Tamik BC Tablet for?
Bleeding
91%
Others
8%
Fever
2%
How much was the improvement?
Average
43%
Poor
32%
Excellent
25%
What were the side-effects while using Tamik BC Tablet?
Stomach pain
30%
Heartburn
20%
Loss of appet*
10%
Vomiting
10%
Abdominal pai*
10%
*Loss of appetite, Abdominal pain
How do you take Tamik BC Tablet?
With food
95%
Empty stomach
5%
Please rate Tamik BC Tablet on price
Average
50%
Expensive
33%
Not Expensive
17%
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- MedIndia. Tranexamic Acid. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Mefenamic Acid. Atlanta, Georgia: Sciele Pharma, Inc.; 2008 [revised Mar. 2007]. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs.com. Vitamin K. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd
Address: 17th Floor, Hoechst House, Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400 021, Maharashtra, India.
Country of origin: India
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