Drug interactions
Ketoprofen + Panax ginseng
Severity: Minor
Ketoprofen and Panax ginseng: 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
Ginseng has shown antiplatelet activity in vitro and may modestly add to the bleeding risk of NSAIDs. Clinical evidence is inconsistent and the effect is probably small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ketoprofen and Panax ginseng 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 platelet inhibition from ginsenosides and NSAID COX-1 inhibition.
What to do
Counsel patients to report unusual bruising or bleeding; stop ginseng 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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Ketoprofen with Panax ginseng?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ketoprofen and Panax ginseng have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Ginseng has shown antiplatelet activity in vitro and may modestly add to the bleeding risk of NSAIDs. Clinical evidence is inconsistent and the effect is probably small.
How serious is the interaction between Ketoprofen and Panax ginseng?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Counsel patients to report unusual bruising or bleeding; stop ginseng before surgery.
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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