Oregon Fir Balsam + Eltrombopag
Eltrombopag brand names: Promacta, Revolade, Alvaiz.
We found no known interaction between Oregon Fir Balsam and Eltrombopag 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 Eltrombopag states a food rule worth keeping to.
Oregon Fir Balsam and Eltrombopag
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 Eltrombopag and Oregon Fir Balsam 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 Oregon Fir Balsam at all — not against Eltrombopag, 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.
Oregon Fir Balsam safety at a glance
Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.
Some Eltrombopag Products Have a Food Rule — Oregon Fir Balsam Should Not Break It
At least one FDA label for a product containing Eltrombopag says to take it with food. If you take Oregon Fir Balsam on an empty stomach out of habit, keep them separate — and take Eltrombopag 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 Eltrombopag 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.
Do not split, chew, or crush tablets and mix with food or liquids.
From the Dosage and Administration section of the FDA label we read for Eltrombopag — 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 Eltrombopag
This page covers Oregon Fir Balsam only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Eltrombopag page lists 55 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 Ashwagandha (moderate).
By severity: 4 major · 42 moderate · 9 minor.
From our pharmacist’s overview on the Eltrombopag page
“Eltrombopag (Promacta, Revolade) boosts platelet production, and because the drug itself can stress the liver, this list warrants genuine care. Thirty-eight of the 55 supplements and herbs here can injure the liver on their own, so combining them stacks risk on an organ your doctor is already watching with blood tests.”
Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026
Where Oregon Fir Balsam and Eltrombopag 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.
#1,201 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#1,343 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. Oregon Fir Balsam 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 Oregon Fir Balsam reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 27, 2026. The Oregon Fir Balsam and Eltrombopag 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.
About Oregon Fir Balsam
What is Oregon Fir Balsam?
- Minor cuts and skin wounds
- Sore muscles and joints
- Coughs and chest congestion
- Antimicrobial skin applications
- Aromatherapy and scenting products
Oregon Fir Balsam is a fragrant tree resin from fir species, traditionally used on the skin and in cough and aromatherapy products. There is very little high-quality human research to support its medical uses, and concentrated forms can irritate skin or cause allergic reactions, so use it cautiously and check with a pharmacist or doctor first.
Pinaceae · Oleoresin (pitch/balsam) from the fir tree, and sometimes the needles · Resin, salve or ointment, essential oil, tincture
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Oregon Fir Balsam is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Oregon Fir Balsam record says about it on its own.
Oregon Fir Balsam: dosing
There is no established standard dose for Oregon Fir Balsam. The right amount depends on the product and how it is used (for example, a salve versus a diluted essential oil).Follow the directions on the product label, and dilute essential oils properly before applying them to the skin.
From our Oregon Fir Balsam monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.
About Eltrombopag
What Is Eltrombopag Used For?
Brand names: Promacta, Revolade, Alvaiz
Eltrombopag raises low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia) and is used for three main conditions across the supported products.
Uses vary by product. Alvaiz, for example, is approved for adults with chronic hepatitis C and for adults with severe aplastic anemia who did not respond enough to immunosuppressive therapy. Promacta and the eltrombopag tablets are also approved for first-line severe aplastic anemia, and the oral suspension is labeled for severe aplastic anemia that did not respond enough to immunosuppressive therapy. Details are in the sections below.
Other Drugs & Oregon Fir Balsam
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Oregon Fir Balsam — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
No drugs match “”.
No interaction 2,829 drugs checked — show the list
We also checked Oregon Fir Balsam against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.
- Apixaban ›
- Levothyroxine ›
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- Methylphenidate ›
- Warfarin ›
- Abemaciclib ›
- Ivermectin ›
- Testosterone ›
- Sertraline ›
- Losartan Potassium ›
- Acetaminophen ›
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- Escitalopram ›
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- Atorvastatin ›
- Rivaroxaban ›
- Isotretinoin ›
- Warfarin Sodium ›
- Tirzepatide ›
- Ibuprofen ›
- Amlodipine Besylate ›
- Methamphetamine ›
- Docusate ›
- Tadalafil ›
- Hydroxyurea ›
- Metformin ›
- Valacyclovir ›
- Prednisone ›
- Sumatriptan ›
- Semaglutide ›
- Amitriptyline ›
- Lisdexamfetamine ›
- Amphetamine ›
- Levothyroxine, Liothyronine ›
- Methotrexate ›
- Propranolol ›
- Amoxicillin ›
- Lisinopril ›
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- Fluoxetine ›
- Azithromycin ›
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- Doxycycline ›
- Gabapentin ›
- Dextroamphetamine ›
- Lamotrigine ›
- Acyclovir ›
- Naproxen ›
- Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine ›
- Quetiapine ›
- Clonazepam ›
- Buspirone ›
- Omeprazole ›
- Letrozole ›
- Duloxetine ›
- Citalopram ›
- Methylene Blue ›
Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Oregon Fir Balsam list.
Oregon Fir Balsam References
The 3 sources that drive our Oregon Fir Balsam monograph — publicly available pages from reputable medical and government organizations. Every link was verified to work before publishing. Oregon Fir Balsam is not covered by the licensed Natural Medicines interaction database, so its page cites these public sources directly.
- Herbs at a Glance — NIH NCCIH Source
- Herbal Medicine — MedlinePlus Source
- Aromatherapy and Essential Oils — 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.
Taking Oregon Fir Balsam and Eltrombopag Together: Common Questions
Is it safe to take Oregon Fir Balsam with Eltrombopag?
Should I take Oregon Fir Balsam and Eltrombopag at the same time of day?
Does Eltrombopag interact with any supplements?
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