Drug interactions
Meclofenamic acid + Saw palmetto
Severity: Minor
Meclofenamic acid and Saw palmetto: minor interaction.
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Summary
Saw palmetto has been reported to affect platelet function and bleeding in isolated cases, which could add to the bleeding risk of NSAIDs. Evidence is limited.
What this interaction means in plain words
Meclofenamic acid and Saw palmetto have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Meclofenamic acid belongs to Musculoskeletal; Saw palmetto belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Possible weak antiplatelet effect of saw palmetto adding to NSAID platelet inhibition; the mechanism is not well established.
What to do
Ask about herbal use and counsel patients 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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Other interactions of Meclofenamic acid
- Ketorolac intranasal + Meclofenamic acid Contraindicated
- Ketorolac + Meclofenamic acid Contraindicated
- Aceclofenac + Meclofenamic acid Major
- Acemetacin + Meclofenamic acid Major
- Alteplase + Meclofenamic acid Major
- Amiloride + Meclofenamic acid Major
Other interactions of Saw palmetto
- Aspirin rectal + Saw palmetto Moderate
- Aspirin + Saw palmetto Moderate
- Dabigatran + Saw palmetto Moderate
- Desirudin + Saw palmetto Moderate
- Ketorolac + Saw palmetto Moderate
- Meclofenamate + Saw palmetto Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Meclofenamic acid with Saw palmetto?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Meclofenamic acid and Saw palmetto have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Saw palmetto has been reported to affect platelet function and bleeding in isolated cases, which could add to the bleeding risk of NSAIDs. Evidence is limited.
How serious is the interaction between Meclofenamic acid and Saw palmetto?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Ask about herbal use and counsel patients to report unusual bruising or bleeding.
What other medicines interact with Meclofenamic acid?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Meclofenamic acid with, for example, Ketorolac intranasal, Ketorolac, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Meclofenamic acid page.
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