Drug interactions
Diflunisal + Ginger
Severity: Minor
Diflunisal and Ginger: minor interaction.
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Summary
Ginger may have mild antiplatelet effects that could add to the bleeding tendency of diflunisal. Evidence of clinically meaningful bleeding is weak.
What this interaction means in plain words
Diflunisal and Ginger have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Diflunisal belongs to Musculoskeletal; Ginger belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Possible additive antiplatelet effect through thromboxane synthesis inhibition by ginger constituents.
What to do
Culinary amounts are acceptable; advise against high-dose ginger supplements during regular diflunisal use and monitor for bruising or bleeding.
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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Other interactions of Diflunisal
- Diflunisal + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Diflunisal + Ketorolac intranasal Contraindicated
- Acemetacin + Diflunisal Major
- Acetazolamide + Diflunisal Major
- Alteplase + Diflunisal Major
- Amiloride + Diflunisal Major
Other interactions of Ginger
- Aceclofenac + Ginger Moderate
- Acemetacin + Ginger Moderate
- Aescin + Ginger Moderate
- Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate + Ginger Moderate
- Aspirin rectal + Ginger Moderate
- Aspirin + Ginger Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Diflunisal with Ginger?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Diflunisal and Ginger have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Ginger may have mild antiplatelet effects that could add to the bleeding tendency of diflunisal. Evidence of clinically meaningful bleeding is weak.
How serious is the interaction between Diflunisal and Ginger?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Culinary amounts are acceptable; advise against high-dose ginger supplements during regular diflunisal use and monitor for bruising or bleeding.
What other medicines interact with Diflunisal?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Diflunisal with, for example, Ketorolac, Ketorolac intranasal, Acemetacin. The full list is on the Diflunisal page.
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