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If you're already using a prescription drug to treat your problem, check its compatibility and interactions with our range of natural products here.
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A safe and usually beneficial combination/interaction. |
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Observe. Small likelihood of an interaction. Watch for negative effects. |
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Caution. Some chance of a negative interaction. Combination could be dangerous in some circumstance. |
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Avoid. This combination is likely to be dangerous. Sometimes this risk can be lessened if used under medical supervision or if the doses or timing of doses are adjusted. |
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Hydrocortisone Cream
(Cortaid Cream, Cortef Cream, Cortic Cream, Cortisol Cream, Derm-Aid Cream, Egocort Cream, Hydrofort Cream, Hydrozole Cream, Sigmacort Cream, Squibb-HC Cream) Hypogycaemic Agents
(Anti-Diabetics, Insulin, Metformin |
Topical Aloe vera may improve the effectiveness of Hydrocortisone Cream.
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This combination is safe (and desirable) that can help to improve the effectiveness of Hydrocortisone Cream.
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| Oral products containing Aloe vera may potentiate (increase) the blood sugar-lowering effects of Hypoglycaemic Agents. This could result in blood sugar levels falling too low. |
Observe. This interaction unlikely to be clinically significant at the usual recommended dosages of Aloe vera. No action is usually required |
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Interaction |
Action Required |
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs(NSAIDS, Advil, Ansaid, Brufen, Diclofenac, Diclomax, Diflunisal, Dolobid, Fenbid, Fenopron, Flurbiprofen, Froben, Ibuprofen, Indocid, Indomethacin, Ketoprofen, Motrin, Naproxen, Naprosyn, Niapren, Nuprin, Nurofen, Ocufen, Progesic, Rafen, Rheumacin, Sulindac, Voltaren, Voltarol) Aspirin
(Acetylsalicylic Acid, Aspro, Bex, Disprin, Veganin, Vincents) |
High doses of Arginine may increase the risk of stomach irritation in patients taking NSAIDS. This occurs from arginine increasing the release of gastrin (a hormone that stimulates the release of stomach and pancreatic secretions).
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Observe. It is likely that the 'real world' risk of the occurrence of this interaction is remote |
| High doses of Arginine may increase the risk of stomach irritation in patients taking Aspirin. This occurs from Arginine increasing the release of gastrin (a hormone that stimulates the release of stomach and pancreatic secretions). |
Observe. It is likely that the 'real world' risk of the occurrence of this interaction is remote |
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