Drug interactions
Fennel + Nabumetone
Severity: Minor
Fennel and Nabumetone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Fennel has been proposed to have mild effects on platelet function and coagulation, but clinical evidence is minimal. Any additive bleeding effect with nabumetone is theoretical.
What this interaction means in plain words
Fennel 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
Possible weak antiplatelet effect of fennel constituents; not well established.
What to do
No specific action is generally required for dietary amounts. Counsel patients taking concentrated fennel supplements to report unusual 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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Fennel with Nabumetone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Fennel 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. Fennel has been proposed to have mild effects on platelet function and coagulation, but clinical evidence is minimal. Any additive bleeding effect with nabumetone is theoretical.
How serious is the interaction between Fennel 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 specific action is generally required for dietary amounts. Counsel patients taking concentrated fennel supplements to report unusual bruising or bleeding.
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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