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Taking tranexamic acid with other medicines and herbal supplements

NHS medicines information on possible interactions with tranexamic acid and other medicines, herbal remedies and supplements.

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This NHS content is written for people in England. Medicine names, availability, prescribing and services may differ in other countries.

Cautions with other medicines

Tranexamic acid can be taken with most other medicines.

However, talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking the combined contraceptive pill. There could be a very small increased risk of getting a blood clot if you take tranexamic acid as well.

Mixing tranexamic acid with herbal remedies or supplements

There's not enough information to say that complementary medicines, herbal remedies and supplements are safe to take with tranexamic acid. They're not tested in the same way as pharmacy and prescription medicines. They're generally not tested for the effect they have on other medicines.

Meds New IA (H2) - Cautions with other medicines alert

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal remedies, vitamins or supplements.

View the original NHS website page ↗. Refreshed 19 August 2026.

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