Drug interactions
Devil's claw + Fenoprofen
Severity: Minor
Devil's claw and Fenoprofen: 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
Devil's claw is used for pain and has been reported to have some antiplatelet effects, with isolated reports of bleeding. Combined with an NSAID, there may be a modest additive bleeding risk.
What this interaction means in plain words
Devil's claw and Fenoprofen 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
Possible additive antiplatelet effect; evidence is limited.
What to do
Ask patients about herbal use and advise reporting bruising or bleeding. Avoid combining with other anticoagulant drugs.
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 Devil's claw with Fenoprofen?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Devil's claw and Fenoprofen have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Devil's claw is used for pain and has been reported to have some antiplatelet effects, with isolated reports of bleeding. Combined with an NSAID, there may be a modest additive bleeding risk.
How serious is the interaction between Devil's claw and Fenoprofen?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Ask patients about herbal use and advise reporting bruising or bleeding. Avoid combining with other anticoagulant drugs.
What other medicines interact with Fenoprofen?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Fenoprofen with, for example, Ketorolac, Ketorolac intranasal, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Fenoprofen page.
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