Can Primolut N Help Reduce Heavy Bleeding From Periods?

Posted on Mon, 18 Sep 2017

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Mon, 18 Sep 2017 Answered on

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Question : dear doctor.

i am on primolut n. i stopped taking it 3 days back and my periods have started. But the flow is very very heavy. since I need to travel for work, is it possible to reduce the heavy flow using primolut while the bleeding is on ?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Primolut and Tranexemic acid

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
Flow can be reduced by taking Primolut N twice a day and Tab Tranexemic acid 500 mg thrice a day.
This will reduce the flow of periods and ease your work.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards

Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

hi dr XXXXXXX thanks. just to clarify, i can take the primolut or tranexemic acid ( either one or both medicines ) ?while the heavy flow is on ? to reduce it ?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Both

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, you can take both together to reduce the flow of blood.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj