Frequently asked questions about Transino II
What kind of work does tranexamic acid, L-cysteine, and vitamin C contained in Transino II work?
Tranexamic acid is believed to suppress the act of "melanocyte activation factor (plasmin)" that sends signals to melanocytes (pgment cells) and suppresses the production of melasma.
L-cysteine promotes the discharge of melanin by inhibiting enzymes that make melanin and activating skin turnover.
Vitamin C not only suppresses the production of melanin, but also acts directly on melanin that has already accumulated and has the function of diminish the color.
What's the difference between Transino II and Transino White C Clear?
Transino II is a melasma improvement drug.
In addition to relieving bleed spots and freckles, Transino White C Clear can also be taken for vitamin C supplementation during pregnancy and lactation.
In addition, it can not be taken at the same time because it has overlapping ingredients. You can take Transino White C Clear during the rest period after taking Transino II for 2 months
Is Transino II effective even if I take it for a month? Can I stop taking it if it works in a month?
As a result of clinical trials, the improvement rate is about 63% when taken for a month. The improvement rate when taking it for 2 months is about 85%, so we recommend taking it for 2 months.
You can stop taking it in a month at your own discretion.
Can I drink Transino II to prevent melasma?
You can't take it for preventive purposes. Please take it when you have melasma symptoms, and finish taking it when the symptoms improve.
Does Transino II also work on spots other than melasma (senile pigment spots, post-inflammatory pigmentation, freckles, etc.)?
Transino II is a melasma improvement drug. The effect on spots other than melasma has not been confirmed.
Transino White C Clear is recommended for spots and freckles other than melasma.
If I have both melasma and spots other than melasma, can I take Transino II?
You can take it for the purpose of improving melasma.
Transino White C Clear is recommended for spots and freckles other than melasma.
If I don't know if it's melasma or not, is it okay to drink Transino II?
You can take it if you have spots like melasma. If it is difficult to identify whether your spots are melasma or not, consult a specialized dermatologist.
Can men take Transino II?
Men can also take it.
However, it is said that several percent of male melasma patients are women. The clinical trial of Transino II confirmed the effect mainly on women. The verification in men is also a small number of cases, but it has been implemented and effective, but since the number of cases is small, it has not been fully evaluated yet. Please take it after understanding.
Can people over 55 years old take Transino II?
It is said that melasma is rarely seen after the mid-50s (after menopause), so you first need to check if your spots are melasma.
In general, as you get older, people over 55 years old are supposed to "consult" because their kidney function decreases and the risk of thrombosis increases. Do not take it at your own discretion, but consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Can I take Transino II while breastfeeding?
We recommend taking it after the breastfeeding period. If you want to take it, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Can I take Transino II during pregnancy?
During pregnancy, any medicine needs to be carefully judged. If you think you are pregnant or pregnant, please consult your doctor or pharmacist without making your own judgment.
I'm going to drink Transino II for 2 months, but there was a day when I forgot to drink it on the way. It's been two months since I first took it, but I haven't taken 240 tablets yet. What should I do?
You can drink as it is if you forget to drink it, but please do not take it for more than 2 months (240 tablets). Please note that the effect on melasma is allowed to take 2 tablets once and twice a day according to the usage and dose.
Why does Transino II have to take two months off?
After taking Transino II, many of the people who recurred were two months later, so we decided to take a leave of medicine for two months.
We have not confirmed enough data on the efficacy and safety of taking it for more than two months in a row, so please be sure to take a break. Transino White C Clear , an oral medicine, is recommended for measures against spots and freckles caused by ultraviolet rays during the rest period .
Can I drink Transino II and Transino White C Clear together?
It contains duplicate ingredients, so please do not use it together. We recommend taking Transino White C Clear during the Transino II drop period.
Can I take Transino II even if I'm taking other vitamin C main drugs?
Vitamin C main drug formulation may contain overlapping ingredients (L-cysteine, etc.), so please do not use it together in that case.
You can take it in conjunction with vitamin C monotaminant unless the maximum amount of vitamin C OTC exceeds 2000 mg per day.
Can I use cosmetics containing transino II and tranexamic acid together?
You can use it together.
Some whitening cosmetics contain tranexamic acid, but it is unlikely that it will affect the effectiveness and safety of Transino II if it is a normal use.
Can I use Transino II with Transino Medicated Skin Care Series?
You can use it with Transino Medicated Skin Care Series
Can I take Transino II even if I'm taking cold medicine?
You can take the medicine together if it contains duplicate ingredients.
It contains ingredients that overlap with Transino II (tranexamic acid, etc.) and cannot be used in conjunction with cold medicine.
Especially for tranexamic acid, Transino II contains a maximum daily amount of 750 mg recognized by OTC drugs. If you use it in conjunction with a cold medicine containing tranexasmic acid, the amount of tranexamic acid you take will increase, so please stop taking transino II. After you finish taking the cold medicine, you can resume taking it.
Can I take Transino II even if I'm taking antipyretic analgesic?
If it's a commercially available antipyretic analgesic, you can basically take it together.
However, do not use products that contain ingredients (tranexamic acid, etc.) that overlap with Transino II.
Can I take Transino II even if I'm taking health foods and supplements?
You can take it together with health foods and supplements that do not contain duplicate ingredients.
I'm taking oral contraceptives (pills). Can I take Transino II?
Oral contraceptives (pills) can cause thrombosis.
People who are likely to have thrombosis should be careful because thrombolysis is suppressed by tranexamic acid. It is recommended to consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.
What can you think of the cause of melasma?
Melasma may be triggered by pregnancy and oral contraceptives (pills), and it has been pointed out that it has been related to female hormones.
In addition, mental stress may affect the breakage of hormone balance, and physical stimulation such as excessive massage may worsen.
I don't know if my spots are "melasma". How can I tell?
A major feature of melasma is that it appears in almost the same shape and size symmetrically. It appears especially around the cheekbone, and spreads in a relatively wide area with no clear outline. It can't be around the eyes, and sometimes it looks like the color has come out.
Does Transino II affect female hormones?
There is no report that the ingredients of Transino II affect female hormones.
It is said that melasma is one of the factors of female hormone balance disorders, but tranexamic acid does not directly affect female hormones, but works on melanocite that makes melanin, and improves melasma by exertting pigmentation suppression. It will do.
Does Transino II have blood clots due to taking it (the blood becomes muddy)?
It doesn't have the effect of solidifying healthy blood.
People with blood clots in the body or who are likely to cause thrombosis should be careful because thrombolysis is suppressed by tranexamic acid. It is recommended to consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it
Transcripted From Daiichi Sankyo - Japan