Drug interactions
Cinnamon + Nabumetone
Severity: Minor
Cinnamon and Nabumetone: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Cinnamon contains coumarin, mainly in cassia varieties, which has theoretical anticoagulant activity. At dietary amounts the interaction is unlikely to matter.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cinnamon and Nabumetone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Theoretical additive effect of coumarin content on coagulation with NSAID platelet inhibition.
What to do
No action beyond awareness; monitor for bruising if large supplemental doses of cassia cinnamon are taken.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cinnamon with Nabumetone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cinnamon and Nabumetone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Cinnamon contains coumarin, mainly in cassia varieties, which has theoretical anticoagulant activity. At dietary amounts the interaction is unlikely to matter.
How serious is the interaction between Cinnamon and Nabumetone?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No action beyond awareness; monitor for bruising if large supplemental doses of cassia cinnamon are taken.
What other medicines interact with Nabumetone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Nabumetone with, for example, Ketorolac intranasal, Ketorolac, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Nabumetone page.
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