Yarrow + Meclofenamate
Meclofenamate brand name: Meclomen.
We found no known interaction between Yarrow 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, and 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.
Yarrow 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 Yarrow 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.
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.
Yarrow safety at a glance
Pregnancy & breastfeeding ratings are from Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — the full detail is in the Special populations card below. Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.
Why No Interaction Is Listed for Meclofenamate
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Meclofenamate is filed under 5 classifications — including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids), organic anion transporter 3 (oat3) substrates, organic anion transporter 1 (oat1) substrates. Yarrow has documented interactions with 1 drug class — the most serious being lithium (moderate) — and none of Meclofenamate’s classifications are among them.
Classification data comes from our licensed Natural Medicines dataset. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded there, so this describes how the check was run — it is not a safety guarantee.
Yarrow Does Interact With Other Medications
Yarrow has 1 moderate known drug interaction in our database — Meclofenamate isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.
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Yarrow in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
When used orally; yarrow is believed to be an abortifacient and affect the menstrual cycle.
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Some Meclofenamate Products Have a Food Rule — Yarrow Should Not Break It
At least one FDA label for a product containing Meclofenamate says to take it with food. If you take Yarrow 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.
What Meclofenamate Is Prescribed For, and What Yarrow Has Been Studied For
These two come up together because they touch the same health topic — not because they do the same job. Meclofenamate is a prescription medicine with approved uses on its FDA label. Yarrow is a supplement: what follows is what researchers have looked at it for, and how strong that evidence is.
Meclofenamate is prescribed for: 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.
Yarrow has been studied for:
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Dysmenorrhea studied, not established Yarrow has been studied for this. Natural Medicines rates the evidence: Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate Read what the research shows
Yarrow for dysmenorrhea
It is unclear of oral yarrow tea is beneficial for improving symptoms of dysmenorrhea.
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 Meclofenamate on your own; if you are taking Yarrow for the same health topic, tell your prescriber, especially if the medicine is being adjusted to a target.
See Every Supplement That Interacts With Meclofenamate
This page covers Yarrow 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
Taking Yarrow as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions
We hold 600 real supplement products containing Yarrow, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Yarrow. Even though Yarrow 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:
Where Yarrow 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.
#249 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#979 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 Yarrow reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Yarrow and Meclofenamate records this page draws on were last updated July 11, 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 Yarrow
What is Yarrow?
- Wounds and minor bleeding
- Digestive upset and cramping
- Colds, flu, and fever
- Skin conditions
- Menstrual discomfort
Yarrow is a traditional herb long used for wounds, digestive complaints, and colds, but high-quality human studies are very limited, so its benefits are not well proven. It is generally used short-term, and people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or allergic to ragweed and related plants should avoid it.
Achillea millefolium · Asteraceae · Aerial parts (leaves, flowers, and stems) and essential oil · Tea, tincture, capsules, dried herb, topical creams or ointments, and essential oil
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Yarrow is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Yarrow record says about it on its own.
Yarrow: dosing
There is no official, standardized dose for yarrow. Traditional use includes teas made from the dried herb, tinctures, and capsules, as well as creams applied to the skin.Because product strengths vary widely, the safest approach is to follow the directions on the product label and not exceed them. Yarrow is intended for short-term use, not long-term daily use.
From our Yarrow monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.
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.
Other Drugs & Yarrow
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Yarrow — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
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Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,828 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Yarrow list.
Yarrow References
The 8 references that drive our Yarrow 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.
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Uter, W., Nohle, M., Randerath, B., and Schwanitz, H. J. Occupational contact urticaria and late-phase bronchial asthma caused by compositae pollen in a florist. Am J Contact Dermat. 2001;12(3):182-184. DOI
- Schempp, C. M., Schopf, E., and Simon, J. C. [Plant-induced toxic and allergic dermatitis (phytodermatitis)]. Hautarzt 2002;53(2):93-97.
- Jovanovic, M., Poljacki, M., Duran, V., Vujanovic, L., Sente, R., and Stojanovic, S. Contact allergy to Compositae plants in patients with atopic dermatitis. Med Pregl. 2004;57(5-6):209-218. PubMed
- Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, et al. Safety assessment of Achillea millefolium as used in cosmetics. Int J Toxicol. 2016;35(3 suppl):5S-15S.
- Zakeri S, Esmaeilzadeh S, Gorji N, Memariani Z, Moeini R, Bijani A. The effect of Achillea millefolium L. on vulvovaginal candidiasis compared with clotrimazole: A randomized controlled trial. Complement Ther Med. 2020;52:102483. PubMed
- de Souza P, Crestani S, da Silva Rde C, et al. Involvement of bradykinin and prostaglandins in the diuretic effects of Achillea millefolium L. (Asteraceae). J Ethnopharmacol. 2013 Aug 26;149(1):157-61. PubMed
- Miranzadeh S, Adib-Hajbaghery M, Soleymanpoor L, Ehsani M. Effect of adding the herb Achillea millefolium on mouthwash on chemotherapy induced oral mucositis in cancer patients: A double-blind randomized controlled trial. Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2015;19(3):207- PubMed
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.
Meclofenamate Is Linked to Lower Levels of One Nutrient
Natural Medicines records Meclofenamate as a medicine that can lower these. This is not an interaction with Yarrow — it is a separate effect of the medicine, and it is a reason some people are advised to supplement rather than to avoid one:
Read the full Meclofenamate nutrient depletion report ›
Depletion records come from the licensed Natural Medicines database. Do not start a supplement on the strength of this page — ask your pharmacist or doctor whether it applies to you.
Taking Yarrow and Meclofenamate Together: Common Questions
Is it safe to take Yarrow with Meclofenamate?
Do Yarrow and Meclofenamate have any of the same side effects?
Should I take Yarrow and Meclofenamate at the same time of day?
Are Yarrow and Meclofenamate used for the same thing?
How was the Yarrow and Meclofenamate combination checked?
Does Yarrow interact with any other medications?
Does Meclofenamate interact with any supplements?
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