Drug & supplement interaction

Dragon's Blood + Meclofenamate

Meclofenamate brand name: Meclomen.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Dragon's Blood and Meclofenamate 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 Meclofenamate states a food rule worth keeping to.

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Interaction report

Dragon's Blood and Meclofenamate

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 Meclofenamate and Dragon's Blood 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 Dragon's Blood at all — not against Meclofenamate, 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.

Dragon's Blood safety at a glance

Dragon's Blood overall Use caution Topical use is generally considered low-risk for most people, but human safety data are limited and product sources vary.
Pregnancy Avoid There is not enough safety information, so it is best to avoid use during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Avoid Safety has not been established while breastfeeding, so avoid use.

Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Meclofenamate and Dragon's Blood? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

What Meclofenamate’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves Dragon's Blood. These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Meclofenamate’s own FDA label, for the medication by itself. Knowing the drug’s own list makes it easier to work out the likely cause if something new turns up while you take both. 10 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Loss of vision Worth acting on
  • A bowel blockage Worth acting on
  • Bleeding in the gut Worth acting on
  • Yellowing of the skin or eyes Worth acting on
  • A severe skin reaction Worth acting on
  • Low mood Worth acting on
  • Kidney problems Worth acting on
  • Anemia Worth acting on
  • Hives Worth acting on
  • A low white blood cell count Worth acting on

Showing the 10 most notable of 33 label-listed effects — ranked by how unusual each one is across medicines generally, with serious effects weighted up.

From the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Meclofenamate. Read the label on DailyMed › Dragon's Blood’s licensed record lists no adverse effects our clinical vocabulary could match, so there is no Dragon's Blood side to compare — that is a limit of the record, not a statement that Dragon's Blood has no side effects.

How to take them

Some Meclofenamate Products Have a Food Rule — Dragon's Blood Should Not Break It

At least one FDA label for a product containing Meclofenamate says to take it with food. If you take Dragon's Blood on an empty stomach out of habit, keep them separate — and take Meclofenamate 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 Meclofenamate 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.

If gastrointestinal complaints occur (see WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS ), meclofenamate sodium may be administered with meals or with milk (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY for a description of food effects).

From the Dosage and Administration section of the FDA label we read for Meclofenamate — 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.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Meclofenamate

This page covers Dragon's Blood only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Meclofenamate page lists 32 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Asarabacca (major), Beer (major), Siberian Cocklebur (major) and Wine (major).

By severity: 5 major · 16 moderate · 11 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Meclofenamate page

“Meclofenamate (Meclomen) is a prescription NSAID for pain and arthritis, a class of drug that is already hard on the stomach and kidneys, so this list deserves real care rather than a quick skim. Five of its 32 supplement and herbal interactions rate major, clustered around two dangers: alcohol (beer and wine both raise the risk of sto…”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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One more smart check

Taking Dragon's Blood as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 21 real supplement products containing Dragon's Blood, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Dragon's Blood. Even though Dragon's Blood itself has no known interaction with Meclofenamate, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Dragon's Blood and Meclofenamate 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.

Supplement Dragon's Blood
Steady interest

#945 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Meclofenamate
Steady interest

#1,772 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

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. Dragon's Blood is not yet covered by that licensed database, so its write-up cites publicly available medical sources directly (see the references below).
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Dragon's Blood reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Dragon's Blood and Meclofenamate records this page draws on were last updated June 22, 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.
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Supplement

About Dragon's Blood

What is Dragon's Blood?

Dragon's Blood
  • Wound healing and skin care
  • Digestive upset and diarrhea
  • Minor cuts and insect bites
  • Sore throat and mouth sores
  • Anti-inflammatory skincare

Dragon's Blood is a red plant resin used in traditional medicine for wound healing, skin problems, and digestive complaints. Some early research on certain types (especially Croton lechleri "Sangre de Drago") is promising for the gut and skin, but high-quality human evidence is limited. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it, especially while pregnant or breastfeeding.

Red resin (sap) from the bark, stem, or fruit, depending on the source plant · Resin powder, capsules, tinctures, topical liquids, creams, and skincare products

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Dragon's Blood is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Dragon's Blood record says about it on its own.

Dragon's Blood: dosing

There is no established standard dose for Dragon's Blood. The right amount depends on the specific plant source, the product type (resin, tincture, capsule, or cream), and how it is being used.If you choose to use a Dragon's Blood product, follow the directions on the label and do not exceed the suggested amount.

From our Dragon's Blood monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Dragon's Blood monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Meclofenamate

What Is Meclofenamate Used For?

Brand name: Meclomen

Meclofenamate sodium capsules are used in adults to relieve mild to moderate pain, reduce fever, and treat the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, juvenile arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis (a type of spinal arthritis). They are also used for acute painful shoulder, acute gouty arthritis, primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods), and idiopathic heavy menstrual bleeding.

This medication is not recommended for use in children, as adequate safety and effectiveness studies have not been carried out in that age group.

See full Meclofenamate drug information
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Other Drugs & Dragon's Blood

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Evidence & sources

Dragon's Blood References

The 2 sources that drive our Dragon's Blood monograph — publicly available pages from reputable medical and government organizations. Every link was verified to work before publishing. Dragon's Blood is not covered by the licensed Natural Medicines interaction database, so its page cites these public sources directly.

  1. Herbs at a Glance — NIH NCCIH Source
  2. Herbs and Supplements — MedlinePlus Source

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.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taking Dragon's Blood and Meclofenamate Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Dragon's Blood with Meclofenamate?
We do not list a known interaction between Dragon's Blood and Meclofenamate. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
Should I take Dragon's Blood and Meclofenamate at the same time of day?
At least one FDA label for a product containing Meclofenamate says to take it with food. If you take Dragon's Blood on an empty stomach out of habit, keep them separate and take Meclofenamate with a meal where the label says to. Food instructions belong to the product rather than the ingredient — two Meclofenamate products can differ — so check the directions on your own box. This is about absorption, not an interaction.
Does Meclofenamate interact with any supplements?
Yes. Meclofenamate has documented interactions with 32 supplements in our database — Dragon's Blood is not one of them. The Meclofenamate interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

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