Sheguard 250mg Tablet

Sheguard 250mg Tablet contains Ethamsylate (250mg), a medicine commonly used to prevent or control bleeding in various medical conditions. It is often prescribed for heavy menstrual bleeding, bleeding from small blood vessels, or bleeding after surgery. Ethamsylate works by enhancing platelet function and improving capillary wall stability, which helps reduce excessive bleeding.

Uses of Sheguard 250mg Tablet

• Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia)
• Nosebleeds (epistaxis)
• Bleeding after surgery or injury
• Bleeding disorders in small blood vessels
• Prevention of blood loss during dental procedures

How Sheguard Tablet works

Ethamsylate works by improving platelet adhesiveness and restoring capillary resistance. This helps to stop bleeding by promoting clot formation and preventing blood vessel leakage.

Benefits of Sheguard Tablet

• Effectively controls abnormal or heavy bleeding
• Useful in both emergency and preventive treatment
• Non-hormonal treatment for menstrual bleeding
• Generally well-tolerated with minimal side effects

How to use Sheguard Tablet

• Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
• Can be taken with or without food
• Do not stop the medicine without consulting your doctor

Side effects of Sheguard Tablet

• Nausea or vomiting
• Headache
• Stomach discomfort
• Allergic reactions (rare)
• Low blood pressure (rare)

Safety advice

• Inform your doctor if you have a history of blood clotting disorders
• Use with caution if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Not recommended in people with porphyria or severe kidney disease
• Keep it out of reach of children

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. What is Sheguard 250mg Tablet used for?
A. It is used to control or prevent abnormal bleeding, including heavy periods, surgical bleeding, and bleeding from small blood vessels.

Q. Can Sheguard be taken during periods?
A. Yes, it is often prescribed to reduce heavy menstrual bleeding. Take it only under medical supervision.

Q. How quickly does Sheguard start working?
A. It usually starts working within 1 hour of intake, but this may vary depending on the condition being treated.

Q. Is Sheguard a hormone-based medicine?
A. No, Sheguard is a non-hormonal medicine used to manage bleeding by strengthening blood vessels and improving clotting.

Q. Can Sheguard cause blood clots?
A. While rare, people with a history of clotting disorders should use it with caution. Always follow your doctor's advice.