Drug & supplement interaction

Frostwort + Bromfenac Sodium

Bromfenac Sodium brand names: Prolensa, Bromsite.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Frostwort and Bromfenac Sodium 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.

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Interaction report

Frostwort and Bromfenac Sodium

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 Bromfenac Sodium and Frostwort 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 Frostwort at all — not against Bromfenac Sodium, 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.

Frostwort safety at a glance

Frostwort overall Not established There is very little modern safety data on frostwort in humans.
Pregnancy Avoid Safety is not established, so it is best avoided during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Avoid No reliable safety information exists, so avoid while breastfeeding.

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

Still wondering about combining Bromfenac Sodium and Frostwort? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

What Bromfenac Sodium’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves Frostwort. These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Bromfenac Sodium’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.

  • Blurred vision mentioned in 5.3% of FDA reports for Bromfenac Sodium

From the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Bromfenac Sodium. Read the label on DailyMed › Where a percentage is shown, it is the share of 2,405 voluntary FDA FAERS reports for Bromfenac Sodium that mention that effect — a reporting proportion, not an incidence rate and not evidence the drug caused it. Frostwort’s licensed record lists no adverse effects our clinical vocabulary could match, so there is no Frostwort side to compare — that is a limit of the record, not a statement that Frostwort has no side effects.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Bromfenac Sodium

This page covers Frostwort only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Bromfenac Sodium page lists 209 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Beer (major), Danshen (major), Piracetam (major), Wine (major) and Aconite (moderate).

By severity: 4 major · 186 moderate · 19 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Bromfenac Sodium page

“The typical person using bromfenac sodium drops (Prolensa, Bromsite) has just had cataract surgery, often older and often a daily supplement taker, a combination that deserves genuine care. Bromfenac is an NSAID, and 202 of the 209 ingredients here have blood-thinning or antiplatelet activity that can stack with it and make bleeding ea…”

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How much people look this up

Where Frostwort and Bromfenac Sodium 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 Frostwort
Steady interest

#1,009 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Bromfenac Sodium
Steady interest

#1,438 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. Frostwort 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 Frostwort reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Frostwort and Bromfenac Sodium 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 Frostwort

What is Frostwort?

  • Sore throat and mouth irritation
  • Diarrhea
  • Skin conditions and ulcers (topical)
  • Scrofula (historical/traditional use)
  • General astringent tonic

Frostwort is a North American wildflower used in traditional and folk herbal medicine, mainly as an astringent for sore throats, diarrhea, and skin problems. There is very little modern scientific research to confirm that it works or to define a safe dose, so it should be used cautiously and only after talking with a healthcare professional.

Helianthemum canadense · Cistaceae · Whole plant (leaves and aerial parts) · Dried herb, tea (infusion), tincture, sometimes topical preparations

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

Frostwort: dosing

There is no established or standardized dose for frostwort. Traditional use varied widely and was not based on measured, tested amounts.If you choose to use a frostwort product, follow the directions on the product label and do not exceed them.

From our Frostwort monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Frostwort monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Bromfenac Ophthalmic

What Is Bromfenac Ophthalmic Used For?

Brand names: Prolensa, Bromsite

Bromfenac ophthalmic solution is used to treat postoperative inflammation (swelling and irritation) and to reduce eye pain in patients who have had cataract surgery. It is applied directly to the eye as drops.

See full Bromfenac Ophthalmic drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Frostwort

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Frostwort — 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
Evidence & sources

Frostwort References

The 1 sources that drive our Frostwort monograph — publicly available pages from reputable medical and government organizations. Every link was verified to work before publishing. Frostwort is not covered by the licensed Natural Medicines interaction database, so its page cites these public sources directly.

  1. Using Dietary Supplements Wisely — NIH NCCIH 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 Frostwort and Bromfenac Sodium Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Frostwort with Bromfenac Sodium?
We do not list a known interaction between Frostwort and Bromfenac Sodium. 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.
Does Bromfenac Sodium interact with any supplements?
Yes. Bromfenac Sodium has documented interactions with 209 supplements in our database — Frostwort is not one of them. The Bromfenac Sodium interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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