LYSTEDA
(pronounced lye-sted-a)
(tranexamic acid) tablets

Read the Patient Information that comes with LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) before you start using the drug and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This leaflet does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment.

What is LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) ?

LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) is a prescription medicine used to treat your heavy monthly period (menstruation) when your bleeding gets in the way of social, leisure and physical activities. LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) does not contain any hormones. On average, LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) has been shown to lower the amount of blood lost during your monthly period by about one-third, but it is not meant to stop your period.

LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) is taken only during your period and is not meant to treat pre-menstrual symptoms (symptoms that occur before your bleeding starts). LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) does not affect your fertility and cannot be used as birth control. LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) does not protect you against diseases that you may get if you have unprotected sex.

LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) has not been studied in adolescents younger than 18 years of age.

Who should not take LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) ?

Do not take LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) if you:

• Currently have a blood clot
• Have ever had a blood clot
• Have been told that you are at risk of having a blood clot
• Are allergic to LYSTEDA or tranexamic acid

What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) ?

Before taking LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) , tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including whether:

• You have ever had a blood clot or been told that you are at risk of having a blood clot
• You are using a form of birth control that contains hormones (like a birth control pill, patch, vaginal ring or intrauterine device). Also tell your healthcare provider if you are taking higher than your normally-prescribed dose of birth control. Using hormonal products along with LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) , especially if you are overweight or smoke, may increase your chance of having a serious blood clot, stroke, or heart attack.
• You are pregnant or think you may be pregnant
• You are breastfeeding or plan to breast-feed. LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) can pass into your milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby if you take LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) .
• The time between the start of your periods is less than 21 days or more than 35 days
• You have any other medical conditions

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) and other medicines can affect each other, causing side effects. LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) can affect the way other medicines work and other medicines can affect how LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) works.

Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take:

• Birth control pills or other hormonal birth control
• Medicines used to help your blood clot
• Medicines used to break up blood clots
• Any medicines to treat leukemia

Ask your healthcare provider if you are not sure if your medicine is one that is described above.

How should I take LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) ?

• Take LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) exactly as your healthcare provider tells you.
• Do not take LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) until your period has started.
• Do not take LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) for more than 5 days in a row.
• Do not take LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) when you do not have your period.
• Once your period has started, take 2 tablets of LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) three times per day (e.g., in the morning, afternoon, and evening).
• LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) tablets should be swallowed whole and not chewed or broken apart.
• LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) may be taken with or without food.
• Do not take more than 6 tablets of LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) in a day. If you take more than 6 tablets, call your healthcare provider.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember, and then take your next dose at least six hours later. Do not take more than two tablets at a time to make up for missed doses.
• If LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) does not help to lessen bleeding with your periods after 2 cycles or seems to stop working, talk to your healthcare provider.

What are the possible side effects of LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) ?

LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) can cause serious side effects, including:

• Blood clots. The risk of serious blood clots may be increased when LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) is taken with:
  • hormonal contraceptives, especially if you are taking higher than your normal dose of birth control, are overweight, or if you smoke cigarettes
  • medicines used to help your blood clot . some medicines used to treat leukemia
• Eye changes. Stop taking LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) and promptly report any eye problems you have while taking LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) . Your doctor will refer you to an eye doctor who will examine your eyes.
• Allergic reaction. If you have severe shortness of breath and your throat feels tight, stop taking LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) and get medical care right away.

The most common side effects of LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) include:

• Headaches
• Sinus and nasal problems
• Back pain
• Pain in your abdomen
• Pain in your muscles or joints
• Anemia
• Fatigue

Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.

These are not all of the possible side effects of LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) . For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

If you notice a change in your usual bleeding pattern that worries you, or your heavy bleeding continues, contact your healthcare provider right away. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.

Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects to Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. at 1-888-FERRING (1-888-337-7464).

How should I store LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) ?

Store LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) at room temperature between 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C).

Keep LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) and all medicines out of the reach of children.

General information about LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets)

Medicines are sometimes prescribed for conditions that are not mentioned in Patient Information Leaflets. Do not use LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them.

This patient information leaflet summarizes the most important information about LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) . If you would like more information about LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) , talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about LYSTEDA (tranexamic acid tablets) that is written for healthcare professionals. For more information, go to www.lysteda (tranexamic acid tablets) .com or call 1-888-FERRING (1-888-337-7464).

What are the ingredients of LYSTEDA?

Active ingredient: tranexamic acid

Inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide, pregelatinized corn starch, povidone, hypromellose, stearic acid, and magnesium stearate.

Last reviewed on RxList: 5/19/2011
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.