Drug & supplement interaction

Figwort + Tranexamic Acid

Tranexamic Acid brand name: Cyklokapron.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Figwort and Tranexamic Acid in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first.

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Interaction report

Figwort and Tranexamic Acid

We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.

No Known Interaction Found

We did not find a documented interaction between Tranexamic Acid and Figwort in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.

If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.

Figwort safety at a glance

Figwort overall Use caution Limited safety data exist, so use with care and short-term only.
Pregnancy Avoid Not enough safety information; best avoided during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Avoid No reliable safety data, so it is best to avoid while breastfeeding.

Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Tranexamic Acid and Figwort? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Tranexamic Acid

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Tranexamic Acid is filed under a single classification — oral drugs. Figwort has documented interactions with 2 drug classes — the most serious being diuretic drugs (moderate) and lithium (moderate) — and none of Tranexamic Acid’s classifications are among them.

Classification data comes from our licensed Natural Medicines dataset. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded there, so this describes how the check was run — it is not a safety guarantee.

Keep it in perspective

Figwort Does Interact With Other Medications

Figwort has 76 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Tranexamic Acid isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

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What to actually watch for

What Tranexamic Acid’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves Figwort. These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Tranexamic Acid’s own FDA label, for the medication by itself. Knowing the drug’s own list makes it easier to work out the likely cause if something new turns up while you take both. 6 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Blood clots Worth acting on
  • Shortness of breath Worth acting on mentioned in 3.2% of FDA reports for Tranexamic Acid
  • Anemia Worth acting on
  • Bleeding or bruising Worth acting on mentioned in 3.3% of FDA reports for Tranexamic Acid
  • A severe allergic reaction Worth acting on
  • An allergic reaction Worth acting on
  • Joint or muscle stiffness
  • Migraine
  • Flushing
  • A stuffy or runny nose

Showing the 10 most notable of 22 label-listed effects — ranked by how unusual each one is across medicines generally, with serious effects weighted up.

From the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Tranexamic Acid. Read the label on DailyMed › Where a percentage is shown, it is the share of 8,609 voluntary FDA FAERS reports for Tranexamic Acid that mention that effect — a reporting proportion, not an incidence rate and not evidence the drug caused it. Figwort’s licensed record lists no adverse effects our clinical vocabulary could match, so there is no Figwort side to compare — that is a limit of the record, not a statement that Figwort has no side effects.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Tranexamic Acid

This page covers Figwort only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Tranexamic Acid page lists 17 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Coffee Charcoal (moderate), European Mandrake (moderate), Glucomannan (moderate) and Guar Gum (moderate).

By severity: 1 major · 7 moderate · 9 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Tranexamic Acid page

“If you take tranexamic acid (Cyklokapron) to control heavy bleeding, whether from heavy periods, surgery, or a clotting problem, this list earns real vigilance, and it tells one consistent story. All 17 supplements on file can change how much of the drug your body actually absorbs.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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One more smart check

Taking Figwort as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 147 real supplement products containing Figwort, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Figwort. Even though Figwort itself has no known interaction with Tranexamic Acid, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Figwort and Tranexamic Acid Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Figwort
Top half

#483 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Tranexamic Acid
Top half

#934 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Where does our data come from?
  • Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Figwort reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Figwort and Tranexamic Acid records this page draws on were last updated June 22, 2026.
  • What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Supplement

About Figwort

What is Figwort?

  • Skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis
  • Minor wounds and rashes
  • Swelling and inflammation
  • Mild constipation
  • Traditional 'detox' or lymphatic support

Figwort is a traditional herb used mainly for skin problems and minor swelling, but solid human studies are lacking, so its benefits remain unproven. It is generally used short-term and topically, and people with heart conditions, pregnant women, and nursing mothers should avoid it until more is known.

Scrophularia nodosa · Scrophulariaceae · Aerial parts (leaves, stems, flowers) and sometimes the root · Tea, tincture, capsules, dried herb, topical creams or ointments

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Figwort is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Figwort record says about it on its own.

Figwort: dosing

There is no established standardized dose for figwort. Traditional use varies by the form (tea, tincture, capsule, or ointment) and by the product maker. Avoid using more than the label suggests, and do not use it for long periods without professional advice.

From our Figwort monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Figwort monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Tranexamic Acid

What Is Tranexamic Acid Used For?

Brand name: Cyklokapron

Tranexamic acid injection (including the brands Cyklokapron and Tranexamic Acid in Sodium Chloride) is used short-term — for 2 to 8 days — in patients with hemophilia to reduce or prevent bleeding and lessen the need for clotting-factor replacement therapy around the time of tooth extraction.

Tranexamic acid tablets are used to treat cyclic heavy menstrual bleeding in females of reproductive age. They are not intended for use in postmenopausal women or girls who have not yet started their periods.

See full Tranexamic Acid drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Figwort

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Figwort — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

0Major
76Moderate
0Minor
2,753No known interaction
Moderate

76 interactions

Showing 60 of 76 moderate interactions — see all 76 on the Figwort page.

No interaction 2,753 drugs checked — show the list
Evidence & sources

Figwort References

The 1 references that drive our Figwort monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

  1. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.

Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taking Figwort and Tranexamic Acid Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Figwort with Tranexamic Acid?
We do not list a known interaction between Figwort and Tranexamic Acid. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
How was the Figwort and Tranexamic Acid combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Tranexamic Acid is filed under 1 classification, and Figwort has documented interactions with 2 drug classes — none of Tranexamic Acid's classifications are among them. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded in our dataset, so this describes how the check was run rather than guaranteeing safety.
Does Figwort interact with any other medications?
Yes. Figwort has 76 documented drug interactions in our database — Tranexamic Acid is simply not one of them. If you take anything else, it is worth checking each one; they are all listed on this page.
Does Tranexamic Acid interact with any supplements?
Yes. Tranexamic Acid has documented interactions with 17 supplements in our database — Figwort is not one of them. The Tranexamic Acid interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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