Tranexamic acid for topical use - oral/dental bleed, hemoptysis, epistaxis,

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Tranexamic acid for topical use - oral/dental bleed, hemoptysis, epistaxis,

Tranexamic acid for topical use - oral/dental bleed, hemoptysis, epistaxis
Do you allow the use of topical tranexamic acid for these uses at your institution?
If so, how is the medication supplied? Where there measures taken to prevent erroneous intravenous administration?