Drug interactions
Ketoprofen + Rose hips
Severity: Minor
Ketoprofen and Rose hips: 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
Rose hips contain vitamin C and organic acids that might compete with acidic drugs for renal tubular secretion. Any increase in ketoprofen exposure is expected to be trivial at dietary or supplemental doses.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ketoprofen and Rose hips 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
Theoretical competition for renal tubular anionic secretion.
What to do
No specific action is needed; use usual NSAID precautions.
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 Ketoprofen
- Ketoprofen + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Ketoprofen + Ketorolac intranasal Contraindicated
- Aceclofenac + Ketoprofen Major
- Acemetacin + Ketoprofen Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Ketoprofen Major
- Alteplase + Ketoprofen Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Ketoprofen with Rose hips?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ketoprofen and Rose hips have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Rose hips contain vitamin C and organic acids that might compete with acidic drugs for renal tubular secretion. Any increase in ketoprofen exposure is expected to be trivial at dietary or supplemental doses.
How serious is the interaction between Ketoprofen and Rose hips?
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 needed; use usual NSAID precautions.
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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