Drug interactions
Fenoprofen + Fish oil triglycerides
Severity: Minor
Fenoprofen and Fish oil triglycerides: 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
Omega-3 fatty acids at prescription doses can mildly prolong bleeding time. Combined with an NSAID that impairs platelets, bleeding risk may rise slightly, though serious events are uncommon.
What this interaction means in plain words
Fenoprofen and Fish oil triglycerides 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
Additive platelet inhibition from reduced thromboxane A2 synthesis and cyclooxygenase inhibition.
What to do
Monitor for bleeding signs in patients on both, particularly with other antithrombotic drugs or before surgery.
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 Fenoprofen
- Fenoprofen + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Fenoprofen + Ketorolac intranasal Contraindicated
- Aceclofenac + Fenoprofen Major
- Acemetacin + Fenoprofen Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Fenoprofen Major
- Alteplase + Fenoprofen Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Fenoprofen with Fish oil triglycerides?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Fenoprofen and Fish oil triglycerides have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Omega-3 fatty acids at prescription doses can mildly prolong bleeding time. Combined with an NSAID that impairs platelets, bleeding risk may rise slightly, though serious events are uncommon.
How serious is the interaction between Fenoprofen and Fish oil triglycerides?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor for bleeding signs in patients on both, particularly with other antithrombotic drugs or before surgery.
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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