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Can I eat this with Tranexamic acid?
Tranexamic acid has no specific food restrictions, though you should be aware of interactions with herbal remedies and supplements.
Also sold as Cyklo-f Heavy Period Relief, Menstralite. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.
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- Should I take Tranexamic acid with food?
- You can take tranexamic acid tablets with or without food.
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1 · What do you take?
Tranexamic acid has no specific food restrictions, though you should be aware of interactions with herbal remedies and supplements.
You can eat and drink normally while taking tranexamic acid. There are no common side effects with the tablets. However, there's not enough information to say that herbal remedies and supplements are safe to take with it.
Browse our medication food guides →2 · What do you want to eat or drink?
When to take it: You can take tranexamic acid tablets with or without food.
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Further reading on Tranexamic acid
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About tranexamic acid
NHS medicines information on tranexamic acid – what it's used for and key facts.
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Who can and cannot take tranexamic acid
NHS medicines information on who can take tranexamic acid and who may not be able to take it.
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How and when to take tranexamic acid
NHS medicines information on dosage for tranexamic acid, how to take it and what to do if you miss a dose or take too much.
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Side effects of tranexamic acid
NHS medicines information on side effects of tranexamic acid and what you can do to cope.
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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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