Description
Primary Medical Uses
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Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (Menorrhagia): This is the most common use. It helps reduce the amount of blood lost during periods by stabilizing the clots in the lining of the uterus.
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Surgery and Dental Procedures: Used to prevent or reduce bleeding during and after operations, especially in patients with clotting disorders (like hemophilia) or those undergoing prostate, bladder, or orthopedic surgery.
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Nosebleeds (Epistaxis): Prescribed to stop persistent or recurring nosebleeds.
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Traumatic Injuries: Used in emergency medicine to control internal or external bleeding after a serious injury.
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Hereditary Angioedema: Helps prevent or treat the periodic severe swelling of the throat or skin in people with this rare genetic condition.
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Melasma (Off-label): In some cases, dermatologists prescribe low doses of Tranexamic Acid to help lighten dark skin patches.
