Drug interactions
Dong quai + Ketoprofen
Severity: Minor
Dong quai and Ketoprofen: 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
Dong quai contains coumarin-type compounds and has been linked to increased INR with warfarin. Together with ketoprofen's antiplatelet effect, bleeding risk may rise.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dong quai and Ketoprofen 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 effects on hemostasis from coumarin constituents and possible antiplatelet activity; evidence is limited.
What to do
Advise patients to report bruising or bleeding and avoid dong quai if they take other agents affecting hemostasis.
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 Dong quai with Ketoprofen?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dong quai and Ketoprofen have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Dong quai contains coumarin-type compounds and has been linked to increased INR with warfarin. Together with ketoprofen's antiplatelet effect, bleeding risk may rise.
How serious is the interaction between Dong quai and Ketoprofen?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Advise patients to report bruising or bleeding and avoid dong quai if they take other agents affecting hemostasis.
What other medicines interact with Ketoprofen?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ketoprofen with, for example, Ketorolac, Ketorolac intranasal, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Ketoprofen page.
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