Tranexamic acid

Tranexamic acid tablets are indicated for the treatment of cyclic heavy menstrual bleeding in females of reproductive potential.

Prescribing label

Selected manufacturer label information, organised into consistent sections by Sofidex. This source is written for healthcare professionals; ask your pharmacist to explain instructions that are unclear. Read the full label at DailyMed ↗

Drug facts

Used for: Tranexamic acid tablets are indicated for the treatment of cyclic heavy menstrual bleeding in females of reproductive potential.
Do not take if: As a neuraxial (i.e., intrathecal, epidural) injection.
In patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage. Anecdotal experience indicates that cerebral edema and cerebral infarction may be caused by tranexamic acid injection in such patients.
In patients with active intravascular clotting.
In patients with hypersensitivity to tranexamic acid or any of the ingredients.

What it is used for

Tranexamic acid injection is indicated in patients with hemophilia for short-term use (2 to 8 days) to reduce or prevent hemorrhage and reduce the need for replacement therapy during and following tooth extraction.

Side effects, and when to stop

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling:

Risk of Medication Errors Due to Incorrect Route of Administration
Thromboembolic Risk
Seizures
Hypersensitivity Reactions
Visual Disturbances
Dizziness

Who should not take it

Tranexamic acid Injection is contraindicated:

As a neuraxial (i.e., intrathecal, epidural) injection.
In patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage. Anecdotal experience indicates that cerebral edema and cerebral infarction may be caused by tranexamic acid injection in such patients.
In patients with active intravascular clotting.
In patients with hypersensitivity to tranexamic acid or any of the ingredients.

Cite this page

NLM: sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Tranexamic acid; [reviewed 2026 Aug 3; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/tranexamic-acid
APA 7th: sofidex. (2026, August 3). Tranexamic acid. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/tranexamic-acid
AMA 11th: Tranexamic acid. sofidex. Reviewed August 3, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/tranexamic-acid

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