Tranexamic acid generic and brand name?

Tranexamic acid
- Generic name: Tranexamic acid (the name you see on the label of most prescription tablets, syrups, or topical formulations).

- Common brand names (US & other countries):
| Country | Brand name(s) | Typical formulation/indication |
|---------|---------------|--------------------------------|
| United States | Accupril | 250 mg tablets for heavy menstrual bleeding, menorrhagia, and postpartum bleeding. |
| | Capaxone | 250 mg tablets, same indications as Accupril. |
| | Tranexam | 500 mg tablets for menorrhagia and heavy bleeding. |
| United Kingdom / EU | Tranexac / Tranex | Oral tablets (250 mg or 500 mg) for menorrhagia and other bleeding disorders. |
| | Tamsil | Oral tablets, commonly used in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands for heavy menstrual bleeding. |
| | Tranexamic Acid (generic sold under a brand‑style name) | Often sold in generic form; the name on the label is the same as the drug name. |
| Australia | Tranex | Oral tablets for menorrhagia. |
| Canada | Tranex | Tablets for heavy menstrual bleeding. |
| India | Various local brands (e.g., Tranex, Tranexamic, etc.) | Generic tablets and oral solutions for bleeding disorders. |

Quick takeaway

- Tranexamic acid is the generic drug name.
- The most widely known brand names in the U.S. are Accupril and Capaxone (both 250 mg tablets).
- In other parts of the world the same drug is sold under names like Tranexac, Tamsil, Tranex, and several local brand variations, but the active ingredient remains tranexamic acid.

Feel free to let me know if you need specific details about a particular brand, dosage, or how it’s used in acne or other conditions!