Frankincense + Etodolac
Etodolac brand names: Lodine, Lodine XL, Ultradol, Etodolac.
We found no known interaction between Frankincense and Etodolac 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 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.
Frankincense and Etodolac
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 Etodolac and Frankincense 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 Frankincense at all — not against Etodolac, 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.
Frankincense safety at a glance
Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.
What Etodolac Is Prescribed For, and What Frankincense Has Been Studied For
These two come up together because they touch the same health topic — not because they do the same job. Etodolac is a prescription medicine with approved uses on its FDA label. Frankincense is a supplement: what follows is what researchers have looked at it for, and how strong that evidence is.
Etodolac is prescribed for: Etodolac capsules and tablets are used to manage the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, both short-term and long-term. They are also used for acute pain relief. Etodolac extended-release tablets are indicated for the relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile arthritis (in patients aged 6 to 16).
Frankincense has been studied for:
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Osteoarthritis studied, not established Frankincense has been studied for this. Natural Medicines rates the evidence: Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate Read what the research shows
Frankincense for osteoarthritis
It is unclear if topical frankincense is beneficial in patients with osteoarthritis.
Effectiveness ratings and the research summaries above are the verbatim record from the Natural Medicines database, which grades evidence from “Effective” down to “Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate”. A rating below the top of that scale means researchers have looked at it — not that it works, and never that it can stand in for a prescribed medicine. Do not stop or replace Etodolac on your own; if you are taking Frankincense for the same health topic, tell your prescriber, especially if the medicine is being adjusted to a target.
Questions About Frankincense or Etodolac
These are real questions from readers, answered by the pharmacists at HelloPharmacist — written by a person, not generated from a database. Each one covers Frankincense or Etodolac, not necessarily both, but if one is close to what you were about to ask it will usually go further than a database entry can:
Not quite your question? Ask our pharmacists directly — it is free, there is no account required, and answers usually come back within 24 hours.
See Every Supplement That Interacts With Etodolac
This page covers Frankincense only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Etodolac page lists 52 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 · 35 moderate · 12 minor.
From our pharmacist’s overview on the Etodolac page
“Etodolac (Lodine) is an NSAID for arthritis and other pain, and NSAIDs already stress the stomach lining and the kidneys, so the supplements on this page deserve more than a glance. Five of the 52 entries are rated major, and those five are where I would start reading.”
Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026
Taking Frankincense as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions
We hold 56 real supplement products containing Frankincense, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Frankincense. Even though Frankincense itself has no known interaction with Etodolac, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:
Where Frankincense and Etodolac 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.
#479 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#2,387 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 Frankincense reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Frankincense and Etodolac 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 Frankincense
What is Frankincense?
- Joint pain and osteoarthritis
- Inflammation
- Digestive complaints
- Asthma and breathing problems
- Calming aromatherapy
Frankincense is the aromatic resin of the Boswellia tree and is best known for its boswellic acids, which may help with inflammation and joint pain. Early research is promising for conditions like osteoarthritis, but the evidence is still limited and dosing is not standardized. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it, and avoid it during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Boswellia serrata · Burseraceae · Oleo-gum-resin from the tree bark; essential oil distilled from the resin · Capsules and tablets (often standardized Boswellia extract), resin, essential oil for aromatherapy, topical creams
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Frankincense is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Frankincense record says about it on its own.
Frankincense: dosing
There is no official, standardized dose of frankincense. Studies have used different Boswellia extracts standardized to varying amounts of boswellic acids, so it is hard to compare products directly.The safest approach is to follow the directions on the product label and choose a reputable brand that lists its boswellic acid content. Essential oils are for inhalation or diluted topical use only and should never be taken by mouth.
From our Frankincense monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.
About Etodolac
What Is Etodolac Used For?
Brand names: Lodine, Lodine XL, Ultradol, Etodolac
Etodolac capsules and tablets are used to manage the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, both short-term and long-term. They are also used for acute pain relief.
Etodolac extended-release tablets are indicated for the relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile arthritis (in patients aged 6 to 16).
Most-Reported Side Effects for Etodolac
From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (5,959 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.
Other Drugs & Frankincense
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Frankincense — 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 Frankincense against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.
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Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Frankincense list.
Frankincense References
The 2 references that drive our Frankincense 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.
- Acebo, E., Raton, J. A., Sautua, S., Eizaguirre, X., Trebol, I., and Perez, J. L. Allergic contact dermatitis from Boswellia serrata extract in a naturopathic cream. Contact Dermatitis 2004;51(2):91-92.
- Buonomo M, Hylwa S. Allergic contact dermatitis from Boswellia carterii (frankincense) oil. Contact Dermatitis 2021;85(4):465-467.
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 Frankincense and Etodolac Together: Common Questions
Is it safe to take Frankincense with Etodolac?
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