About ethamsylate
Hemostatic agent
Used for
- Prevention or treatment of bleeding, especially around surgery.
- Heavy menstrual bleeding in some countries.
Usual adult dose
Often 250–500 mg by injection before surgery, then repeated as directed; dosing depends on the reason for use.
Usual dose in children
For surgery, commonly 6–10 mg/kg by injection, divided into doses; specialist dosing varies.
Common side effects
- Nausea or stomach discomfort
- Headache
- Skin rash
- Low blood pressure, especially with rapid injection
Important warnings
- Use under medical supervision; it does not replace treatment of the cause of bleeding.
- Seek urgent care for severe or unexplained bleeding.
- Rarely, serious allergic reactions or blood abnormalities can occur.
Pregnancy
Human safety information is limited. Use only when a clinician considers it necessary.
Breastfeeding
Information is limited; use only after weighing potential benefits and risks with a clinician.
Interactions
- No major interactions are well established; tell clinicians about all medicines being used.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.