Tranexamic Acid

Tranexamic Acid is the brand name for tranexamic acid. It belongs to class drugs known as antifibrinolytics. It is available in the form of injection and tablets. It is used to prevent or reduce hemorrhage in patients struggling with hemophilia, to lessen the need for a replacement therapy during and after a tooth extraction procedure, and for managing excessive bleeding during surgery, trauma and menstruation.

You can take Tranexamic Acid for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. Do not take Tranexamic Acid for a longer period of time without talking to your doctor first.

No, Tranexamic Acid doesn't stop bleeding. It is used to reduce bleeding. During bleeding, clots are formed. Tranexamic Acid prevents these clots from dissolving and this reduces bleeding. 

Tranexamic Acid is available in the form of an injection and tablet. Injection must be taken under the supervision of a doctor. The tablet should be taken orally or by mouth. Depending upon your condition, your doctor will suggest you a dosing schedule. It is important that you stick to this schedule. It can be taken with or without food. It should be taken at exactly the same time every day so that you don't miss the dose. If your bleeding doesn't reduce or gets worse, call your doctor immediately. 

No, Tranexamic Acid does not causes bloating (swollen belly after eating food which might be caused by excessive gas production). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it. If you are experiencing bloating after taking this medicine, then try eating less spicy and fibre rich food also try to eat food in less quantity at a time. Taking probiotics or digestive enzyme supplements might be helpful in reducing bloating.