Bovine Cartilage + Clofazimine
Clofazimine brand name: Lamprene.
We found no known interaction between Bovine Cartilage and Clofazimine in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first. Additionally, although there is no interaction, the label for Clofazimine states a food rule worth keeping to, and the two are separately associated with some of the same side effects, which would make a new symptom harder to attribute to one or the other.
Bovine Cartilage and Clofazimine
We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.
No Known Interaction Found
We did not find a documented interaction between Clofazimine and Bovine Cartilage in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.
Worth understanding: our licensed dataset holds no drug-interaction record for Bovine Cartilage at all — not against Clofazimine, and not against any other medication we track. This verdict therefore rests on the absence of any recorded data, not on research that looked at this combination and found nothing. We cannot rule an interaction out.
If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.
Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.
Bovine Cartilage safety at a glance
Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.
Some Clofazimine Products Have a Food Rule — Bovine Cartilage Should Not Break It
At least one FDA label for a product containing Clofazimine says to take it with food. If you take Bovine Cartilage on an empty stomach out of habit, keep them separate — and take Clofazimine with a meal where the label says to.
This may not be true of your version. Food instructions belong to the product, not the ingredient: two Clofazimine products can carry different directions, and extended-release forms often differ from immediate-release ones. The label we read is quoted below — check the directions on your own box or bottle, or ask your pharmacist, for how to take the exact product you were given.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For dapsone-sensitive lepromatous leprosy, 100 mg (two 50 mg capsules) daily with meals as a part of a combination regimen for at least 2 years is recommended.
From the Dosage and Administration section of the FDA label we read for Clofazimine — where that label names a specific product, the instruction is that product's. Read the label on DailyMed ›
A food rule is not an interaction — it is about how much of the medicine you absorb. The directions that came with your own product, and your pharmacist, outrank anything on this page.
See Every Supplement That Interacts With Clofazimine
This page covers Bovine Cartilage only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Clofazimine page lists 64 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.
The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Alfalfa (moderate), Angelica Archangelica (moderate), Arrach (moderate) and Bacillus Coagulans (moderate).
By severity: 1 major · 52 moderate · 11 minor.
From our pharmacist’s overview on the Clofazimine page
“Clofazimine (Lamprene) treats leprosy for months or years, so anything that quietly drains its blood levels deserves genuine caution. Activated charcoal is the single major-rated interaction among the 64 on file, binding the drug and cutting how much reaches your body.”
Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026
Where Bovine Cartilage and Clofazimine Sit Against Everything Else
Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.
#1,291 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#1,706 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days
Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.
Where does our data come from?
- Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
- Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Bovine Cartilage reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Bovine Cartilage and Clofazimine records this page draws on were last updated July 10, 2026.
- What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
About Bovine Cartilage
What is Bovine Cartilage?
- Osteoarthritis and joint pain
- Cancer support (unproven)
- Wound healing
- Inflammation
- Skin conditions like psoriasis
Bovine cartilage is an animal-derived supplement that some people use for joint health, inflammation, and as an unproven cancer aid. The scientific evidence supporting these uses is weak and largely outdated, and quality human studies are lacking. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it, especially if you have a serious medical condition.
Cartilage tissue from cattle (often trachea and joint cartilage) · Capsules, powders, tablets, and topical or injectable preparations (historically)
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Bovine Cartilage is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Bovine Cartilage record says about it on its own.
Bovine Cartilage: dosing
There is no well-established standard dose for bovine cartilage. Products differ widely in their strength and form, and reliable dosing guidelines from clinical studies are lacking.If you choose to use it, follow the directions on the product label and do not exceed the recommended amount.
From our Bovine Cartilage monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.
About Clofazimine
What Is Clofazimine Used For?
Brand name: Lamprene
Lamprene (clofazimine) is used to treat lepromatous leprosy — the most severe form of leprosy (also known as Hansen's disease). This includes cases where the bacteria have become resistant to the antibiotic dapsone, and cases complicated by erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL), a painful inflammatory reaction that can develop during leprosy.
Lamprene must always be used as part of a combination regimen with other anti-leprosy drugs for initial treatment — it should never be used alone at the start of therapy, to prevent the bacteria from becoming resistant to it.
Most-Reported Side Effects for Clofazimine
From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (0 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.
Other Drugs & Bovine Cartilage
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Bovine Cartilage — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
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No interaction 2,829 drugs checked — show the list
We also checked Bovine Cartilage against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.
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- Acetaminophen, Codeine ›
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- Duloxetine ›
- Methylene Blue ›
Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Bovine Cartilage list.
Bovine Cartilage References
The 6 references that drive our Bovine Cartilage monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
- Prudden JF, Balassa LL. The biological activity of bovine cartilage preparations. Clinical demonstration of their potent anti-inflammatory capacity with supplementary notes on certain relevant fundamental supportive studies. Semin Arthritis Rheum 1974;3:2 PubMed
- Prudden JF. The treatment of human cancer with agents prepared from bovine cartilage. J Biol Response Mod 1985;4:551-84.
- Durk, H., Haase, K., Saal, J., Becker, W., and Berg, P. A. Nephrotic syndrome after injections of bovine cartilage and marrow extract. Lancet 3-18-1989;1(8638):614. PubMed
- Schacht, E. and Roetz, R. Nephrotic syndrome after injections of bovine cartilage and marrow extract. Lancet 4-29-1989;1(8644):963. PubMed
- Berg, P. A., Durk, H., Saal, J., and Hopf, G. Bovine cartilage and marrow extract. Lancet 6-3-1989;1(8649):1275. PubMed
- Pavelka K, Gatterova J, Gollerova V, et al. A 5-year randomized controlled, double-blind study of glycosaminoglycan polysulphuric acid complex (Rumalon) as a structure modifying therapy in osteoarthritis of the hip and knee. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2000; PubMed
Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.
Clofazimine Is Linked to Lower Levels of 7 Nutrients
Natural Medicines records Clofazimine as a medicine that can lower these. This is not an interaction with Bovine Cartilage — it is a separate effect of the medicine, and it is a reason some people are advised to supplement rather than to avoid one:
Read the full Clofazimine nutrient depletion report ›
Depletion records come from the licensed Natural Medicines database. Do not start a supplement on the strength of this page — ask your pharmacist or doctor whether it applies to you.
Taking Bovine Cartilage and Clofazimine Together: Common Questions
Is it safe to take Bovine Cartilage with Clofazimine?
Do Bovine Cartilage and Clofazimine have any of the same side effects?
Should I take Bovine Cartilage and Clofazimine at the same time of day?
Does Clofazimine interact with any supplements?
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