Tranexamic Acid Tablets

Tranexamic Acid Tablet is used to help stop bleeding. It is used to stop or lessen bleeding for a short time in situations like heavy periods, unusual bleeding from the uterus, nosebleeds, after taking out a tooth, or after surgeries on the prostate or bladder. Tranexamic Acid Tablet is a medicine that helps stop bleeding. It helps stop blood clots from breaking down, which keeps bleeding under control during periods or after surgery.

How do I take this medicine?

• Take this medicine by swallowing it with a glass of water. Read and follow the instructions on the medicine label. Do not break, smash, or chew this medicine. If it makes your stomach hurt, take it with food. Take your medicine on time. Don’t use it more than told. 
• Don’t take this medicine until your period begins. Don’t take it for more than 5 days in a row. Don’t take this medicine if your period isn’t here.
• Talk to your child’s doctor about using this medicine for kids. This medicine can be given to girls as young as 12 for certain health issues, but there are some safety rules to follow.
• If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, call a poison control centre or go to the emergency room right away.

Safety Measures

• Tranexamic Acid helps stop or lessen heavy bleeding after surgery and in problems like heavy periods, bleeding from the uterus, and nosebleeds.
• Your doctor will give you the smallest amount of medicine needed for the least amount of time to help with your symptoms.
• If you are using it for heavy periods, take it on the first day. Taking it before or after won’t help.
• Your doctor might check your eyesight often while you are using this medicine.
• Tell your doctor if your bleeding doesn’t get better after using this medicine for three months in a row.
• Tranexamic Acid helps stop or lessen heavy bleeding after surgery and in situations like heavy periods, abnormal bleeding from the uterus, and nosebleeds.
• Your doctor will give you the smallest amount of medicine needed for the shortest time to help make you feel better.
• If you’re using it for heavy periods, take it on the first day. Taking it before or after that won’t help.
• Your doctor might check your eyesight often while you are on this medicine.
• Tell your doctor if your bleeding does not get better after using this medicine for three months in a row.

Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQ )

Can Tranexamic Acid lead to a blood clot in the lungs?

Tranexamic Acid helps the blood clot. In rare cases, it can cause a blood clot to move to the lungs, which can sometimes be life-threatening. Pulmonary embolism is not a usual side effect of taking Tranexamic Acid, but it can happen in cases of taking too much, in people who are in bed for a long time, or in those who have certain positions. Evidence shows that the higher chance of blood clots can also be caused by other risk factors.

Can you take Tranexamic Acid without eating first?

You can take Tranexamic Acid with or without food, using a glass of water. Swallow the medicine whole; do not crush or chew it.

Can I take Tranexamic Acid for longer than 5 days?

The amount and length of time you take this medicine depend on the kind of illness it’s for. For heavy bleeding during monthly periods, it is usually taken for up to 5 days. It can be given for less than 5 days or more than 5 days, depending on what the doctor decides.

Does Tranexamic Acid impact fertility?

No, Tranexamic Acid does not impact fertility. This medicine is used for heavy periods, and research shows it does not stop the release of eggs from the ovaries. So, this medicine is not a birth control pill and it won’t change your chances of getting pregnant.

Can you take Tranexamic Acid for a nosebleed?

Yes, Tranexamic Acid can help stop a nosebleed. It helps stop bleeding by thickening the blood. If bleeding happens often, the medicine can be taken for a week.