Tranexamic Acid is an antifibrinolytic medication used to prevent excessive bleeding. It works by blocking the breakdown of blood clots. Tranexamic Acid is most commonly used by women suffering from heavy menstrual bleeding but can also be used by patients following bladder, prostate, or cervical surgery, with traumatic hyphema and haemophiliacs after tooth extraction. It is available in tablet form via our UK online prescription service PrescriptionDoctor.
Tranexamic acid does not stop your period but can significantly reduce menstrual bleeding. The effect on bleeding can be noticed within a few hours of taking the medication, with significant improvement often seen within 2 to 3 days.
Tranexamic acid works by inhibiting the breakdown of blood clots. It blocks the activation of plasminogen to plasmin, an enzyme responsible for breaking down clots, thereby helping to reduce bleeding.
The effects of tranexamic acid can begin within a few hours after ingestion. For conditions like heavy menstrual bleeding, noticeable improvements are typically seen within 2 to 3 days of starting the medication.
Tranexamic acid helps reduce or prevent excessive bleeding by stabilizing the formation of blood clots. It is effective in treating heavy menstrual bleeding, controlling bleeding during certain medical procedures, and managing other conditions associated with excessive bleeding.
Tranexamic acid starts to work within a few hours of taking the dose. The timing for noticeable effects can vary based on the condition being treated but often occurs within 2 to 3 days for menstrual bleeding.