Drug & supplement interaction

Wild Carrot + Nabumetone

Nabumetone brand names: Relafen, Nabumetone.

Moderate Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated September 2026
The bottom line Moderate

Wild Carrot has a moderate interaction with Nabumetone. Theoretically, concomitant use might result in increased photosensitivity.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodProbable
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Wild Carrot and Nabumetone

Here is the interaction we found between these two, with the evidence behind it.

Moderate

PHOTOSENSITIZING DRUGS

Why this applies to Nabumetone

Nabumetone falls under PHOTOSENSITIZING DRUGS — the group Wild Carrot interacts with.

Theoretically, concomitant use might result in increased photosensitivity. Some drugs that cause photosensitivity include amitriptyline (Elavil), quinolones (Ciprofloxacin, others), sulfa drugs (Septra, Bactrim, others), and tetracycline.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Probable Evidence D

Interaction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports..

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Here's the simple version: both wild carrot and nabumetone (Relafen) may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wild carrot contains plant compounds (similar to those in other members of the carrot and parsley family) that can react with UV light, and nabumetone, like many NSAIDs, can do the same on its own. Put them together and you could theoretically sunburn faster or break out in a rash on sun-exposed skin.

I'll be honest with you, this is a theoretical concern based on how these things work, not something proven in studies, so don't panic. If you use both, just be smart in the sun: use sunscreen, wear a hat, and cover up. Have a quick chat with your pharmacist or doctor if you spend a lot of time outdoors.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.

What These Ratings Mean

Every interaction above is graded three ways — here’s the key to each label.

Severity how clinically significant the interaction is
Major

Clinically significant. Avoid the combination, or use only under close professional supervision.

Moderate

Usually worth avoiding or managing — may need monitoring, a dose change, or timing apart.

Minor

Generally not serious. Be aware of it and mention it to your pharmacist.

Likelihood how strong the evidence is that the interaction actually happens in people
  • LikelyWell-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction.
  • ProbableInteraction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.
  • PossibleInteraction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.
  • UnlikelyInteraction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.
Evidence the quality of the studies behind the rating (graded A–D)
  • AHigh-quality meta-analysis (quantitative systematic review).
  • BCase-control study.
  • CConsensus.
  • DAnecdotal evidence.

These ratings are for information only. Never start, stop, or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.

Keep it in perspective

Wild Carrot Also Interacts With Other Medications

Wild Carrot has 474 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Nabumetone one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 474 No known interaction 2,356 (incl. Nabumetone)
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From our Q&A

Questions About Wild Carrot or Nabumetone

These are real questions from readers, answered by the pharmacists at HelloPharmacist — written by a person, not generated from a database. Each one covers Wild Carrot or Nabumetone, 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:

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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Nabumetone

This page covers Wild Carrot only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Nabumetone 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 Nabumetone page

“Five of the 52 supplement and herbal ingredients on file for nabumetone (Relafen) rate major, and those five are where real vigilance belongs. Nabumetone is an NSAID taken for arthritis and joint pain, and NSAIDs already stress the stomach and the kidneys, so the worst pairings hit exactly those weak spots.”

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One more smart check

Taking Wild Carrot as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 7 real supplement products containing Wild Carrot, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Wild Carrot. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Nabumetone too, on top of Wild Carrot — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Wild Carrot and Nabumetone 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 Wild Carrot
Steady interest

#1,090 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Nabumetone
Top half

#1,412 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.

Supplement

About Wild Carrot

What is Wild Carrot?

Wild Carrot
  • Urinary and bladder complaints
  • Digestive upset and gas
  • Menstrual support
  • Supporting milk production
  • Mild diuretic (water pill) effect

Wild carrot is a traditional herb (the wild ancestor of the garden carrot) used mostly for urinary, digestive, and menstrual complaints. High-quality human studies are lacking, so its benefits are unproven, and it should be avoided in pregnancy because of traditional use to affect the uterus. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it.

Read the full Wild Carrot monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Nabumetone

What Is Nabumetone Used For?

Brand names: Relafen, Nabumetone

Nabumetone tablets — available as generic nabumetone and as the brand Relafen DS — are used to relieve pain, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

It is meant to be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest time needed. It is not approved for pain relief around coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) heart surgery.

See full Nabumetone drug information
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Other Drugs & Wild Carrot

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Wild Carrot — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

0Major
474Moderate
0Minor
2,355No known interaction
474 Moderate 2,355 No interaction
Moderate

474 interactions

Showing 60 of 474 moderate interactions — see all 474 on the Wild Carrot page.

No interaction 2,355 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Wild Carrot against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,355 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Wild Carrot list.

See the full Wild Carrot interactions page
See every supplement checked against Nabumetone, ranked by severity
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Interaction details are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.

DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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Taking Wild Carrot and Nabumetone Together: Common Questions

Can you take Wild Carrot with Nabumetone?
There is a moderate interaction, so it may be acceptable with monitoring or timing changes — but check with your pharmacist first. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
How serious is the Wild Carrot and Nabumetone interaction?
We rate it Moderate. This combination may require monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separating the times you take each one. Consult your pharmacist before using them together.

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