Clay + Alectinib Hydrochloride
Alectinib Hydrochloride brand name: Alecensa.
We found no known interaction between Clay and Alectinib Hydrochloride 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 Alectinib Hydrochloride 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.
Clay and Alectinib Hydrochloride
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 Alectinib Hydrochloride and Clay 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.
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.
Clay safety at a glance
Pregnancy & breastfeeding ratings are from Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — the full detail is in the Special populations card below. Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.
Why No Interaction Is Listed for Alectinib Hydrochloride
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Alectinib Hydrochloride is filed under 3 classifications — photosensitizing drugs, hepatotoxic drugs, oral drugs. Clay has documented interactions with 2 drug classes — the most serious being cimetidine (tagamet) (moderate) and quinine (moderate) — and none of Alectinib Hydrochloride’s classifications are among them.
Classification data comes from our licensed Natural Medicines dataset. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded there, so this describes how the check was run — it is not a safety guarantee.
Clay Does Interact With Other Medications
Clay has 3 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Alectinib Hydrochloride isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.
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Clay in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
When used orally, long-term. Clay ingestion during pregnancy appears to be associated with an increased incidence of pre-eclampsia, hypertension, and/or edema. There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of ingesting clay short-term during pregnancy.
DISCLAIMER: This tool is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. Patients should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.© 2026 Therapeutic Research Center
Some Alectinib Hydrochloride Products Have a Food Rule — Clay Should Not Break It
At least one FDA label for a product containing Alectinib Hydrochloride says to take it with food. If you take Clay on an empty stomach out of habit, keep them separate — and take Alectinib Hydrochloride 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 Alectinib Hydrochloride 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.
Administer ALECENSA with food.
From the Dosage and Administration section of the FDA label we read for Alectinib Hydrochloride — 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 Alectinib Hydrochloride
This page covers Clay only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Alectinib Hydrochloride page lists 74 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.
The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Beer (major), Siberian Cocklebur (major), Wine (major) and Alfalfa (moderate).
By severity: 4 major · 60 moderate · 10 minor.
From our pharmacist’s overview on the Alectinib Hydrochloride page
“Alectinib (Alecensa) treats ALK-positive lung cancer, and because your liver already has to tolerate this drug, check this page before adding any supplement, not after. Of the 74 ingredients on file, 38 can add stress to the liver, and three of the four major-rated entries (beer, wine, and Siberian cocklebur) are the clearest examples…”
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Taking Clay as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions
We hold 17 real supplement products containing Clay, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Clay. Even though Clay itself has no known interaction with Alectinib Hydrochloride, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:
Where Clay and Alectinib Hydrochloride 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.
#891 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#2,186 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 Clay reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Clay and Alectinib Hydrochloride records this page draws on were last updated July 11, 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 Clay
What is Clay?
- Detox and digestive complaints
- Skin care (masks, acne, irritation)
- Diarrhea and upset stomach
- Drawing out toxins or impurities
- Wound and rash poultices
Clay is a fine, mineral-rich earth (such as bentonite or kaolin) used on the skin and sometimes taken by mouth for digestive and 'detox' purposes. Topical use for masks and minor skin issues is popular and generally low-risk, but swallowing clay carries real safety concerns, including possible contamination with lead and other heavy metals. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before taking clay internally.
Mineral-rich clay (bentonite, kaolin, French green clay, and similar) · Powder, capsules, masks, poultices, suspensions/drinks
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Clay is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Clay record says about it on its own.
Clay: dosing
There is no well-established, standardized dose for clay, and no recommended safe amount for eating it. Because of contamination and absorption concerns, taking clay internally is generally not recommended without medical guidance.If you use a topical product, follow the label directions for how long to leave a mask on and how often to use it. Choose products that are independently tested for heavy metals.
From our Clay monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.
About Alectinib
What Is Alectinib Used For?
Brand name: Alecensa
Alecensa (alectinib) is used in adults with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have a specific genetic change called ALK-positive (anaplastic lymphoma kinase-positive), confirmed by an FDA-approved test.
Alecensa is used in two situations: as adjuvant treatment — meaning after surgical removal of the tumor — in patients whose tumors were at least 4 cm or had spread to nearby lymph nodes; and as treatment for metastatic NSCLC, meaning cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.
Most-Reported Side Effects for Alectinib Hydrochloride
From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (7,249 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.
Other Drugs & Clay
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Clay — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
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Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,826 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Clay list.
Clay References
The 31 references that drive our Clay 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.
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- Severance HW Jr, Holt T, Patrone NA, Chapman L. Profound muscle weakness and hypokalemia due to clay ingestion. South Med J 1988;81(2):272-4. PubMed
- Minnich V, Okcuoglu A, Tarcon Y, et al. Pica in Turkey. II. Effect of clay upon iron absorption. Am J Clin Nutr 1968;21(1):78-86.
- O'Rourke DE, Quinn JG, Nicholson JO, Gibson HH. Geophagia during pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol 1967;29(4):581-4.
- Edwards CE, McDonald S, Mitchell JK, et al. Effect of clay and cornstarch intake on women and their infants. J Amer Diet Assoc 1964;44:109-15. DOI
- Carpenter WM. Observations on Cachexia Africana, on habits and effects of dirt eating in negro race. New Orleans Med Surg J 1844;1:146-68.
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- Pérez-Gaxiola G, Cuello-García CA, Florez ID, Pérez-Pico VM. Smectite for acute infectious diarrhoea in children. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018;4:CD011526. PubMed
- Kee BK, Morris JS, Slack RS, et al. A phase II, randomized, double blind trial of calcium aluminosilicate clay versus placebo for the prevention of diarrhea in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer treated with irinotecan. Support Care Cancer. 2015;2 PubMed
- Mitchell NJ, Kumi J, Aleser M, et al. Short-term safety and efficacy of calcium montmorillonite clay (UPSN) in children. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014;91(4):777-85. PubMed
- Gupta M, Sachdev A, Lehl SS, Singh K. Clay impaction causing acute dysphagia. BMJ Case Rep. 2013;2013. pii: bcr2013008929. PubMed
- Lin JX, Fan ZY, Lin Q, et al. A comparison of dioctahedral smectite and iodine glycerin cream with topical mouth rinse in treatment of chemotherapy induced oral mucositis: a pilot study. Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2015;19(2):136-41. PubMed
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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.
Taking Clay and Alectinib Hydrochloride Together: Common Questions
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