clotawin 250 tablet - Ethamsylate (250mg) medicine

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๐Ÿญ BestoChem Formulations India Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Jun 27, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
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Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 27, 2026

What is clotawin 250 tablet used for?

Alstat (Ethamsylate) is used to treat BLOOD RELATED. It contains Ethamsylate (250mg), which Reduces capillary bleeding by decreasing capillary permeability and promoting pl. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Ethamsylate
  • Manufacturer: BestoChem Formulations India Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: A
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

๐Ÿ’Š clotawin 250 tablet Uses & Benefits

Prevention and treatment of capillary bleeding; menorrhagia; hematuria; epistaxis; post-surgical bleeding.

Off-label uses: Dengue hemorrhagic fever; prevention of periventricular hemorrhage in preterm infants.

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Ethamsylate
Brand NameAlstat
ManufacturerBestoChem Formulations India Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassBLOOD RELATED
Action ClassHaemostatic agent
Route of AdministrationOral, intravenous, intramuscular.
StorageStore at room temperature (20-25ยฐC); protect from light and moisture.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionWell absorbed orally; peak plasma concentration reached within 1-2 hours.
DistributionDistributes widely in body tissues; crosses placenta.
Protein BindingApproximately 95% bound to plasma proteins.
MetabolismNot extensively metabolized; primarily excreted unchanged.
Half-LifeApproximately 2-3 hours.
ExcretionExcreted mainly in urine (unchanged drug).
BioavailabilityHigh oral bioavailability (around 90%).
Onset of ActionWithin 15-30 minutes after oral administration.
Peak Plasma Time1-2 hours.
Duration of Action4-6 hours.

How It Works

Reduces capillary bleeding by decreasing capillary permeability and promoting platelet adhesion.

Mechanism Steps

1Increases capillary endothelial resistance
2Reduces capillary permeability
3Promotes platelet adhesion and aggregation

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take clotawin 250 tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of clotawin 250 tablet

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Rash

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Severe allergic reaction
  • Anaphylaxis

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Acute porphyria
  • Hepatotoxicity
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Warfarin Major Increased bleeding risk
Aspirin Major Additive antiplatelet effect, increased bleeding
Clopidogrel Major Increased bleeding risk
NSAIDs Moderate Increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding
Heparin Moderate Enhanced anticoagulant effect
Alcohol Moderate Increased bleeding risk

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Warfarin
  • Antiplatelet drugs (e.g., aspirin, clopidogrel)
  • Thrombolytics

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • NSAIDs
  • Heparin
  • Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs)

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Corticosteroids
  • Antihistamines

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

No significant food interactions.

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

May increase risk of gastrointestinal bleeding; avoid concurrent use.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to ethamsylate; acute porphyria.

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Bleeding time, capillary fragility, platelet count, signs of bleeding.

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Excreted in breast milk; use with caution.

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

No specific antidote; supportive care; monitor for bleeding.

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Reviewed: Jun 27, 2026

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๐Ÿ”„ Substitutes for clotawin 250 tablet

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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