About ethamsylate
Hemostatic agent; capillary stabilizer
Used for
- Helps control bleeding, including heavy menstrual bleeding.
- Used to reduce bleeding during or after some procedures.
Usual adult dose
For heavy menstrual bleeding, commonly 500 mg three times daily during bleeding; dosing depends on indication and local guidance.
Common side effects
- Nausea, diarrhea, or stomach discomfort
- Headache
- Skin rash
- Low blood pressure, rarely
Important warnings
- Seek urgent care for severe or unexplained bleeding.
- Use caution with a history of blood clots or porphyria.
- Persistent heavy menstrual bleeding needs assessment for its cause.
Pregnancy
Use only if clearly needed and prescribed; safety information is limited.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether etamsylate passes into breast milk; use only after professional advice.
Interactions
- No well-established major interactions are known; provide clinicians a list of all medicines taken.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.