| Choice | Drug | Dosage |
|---|---|---|
| 1st choice | Tranexamic acid tablets 500mg; injection 100mg/ml | Dose: Orally, menorrhagia (initiated when heavy bleeding has started), 1g 3 times daily for up to 4 days; max 4g daily Slow intravenous injection, local fibrinolysis, 0.5-1g 2 to 3 times daily see BNF |
Prescribing Notes
- The manufacturer recommends regular eye examinations and liver function tests when tranexamic acid is used long-term for hereditary angioneurotic oedema.