Turmeric and Salonpas drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Turmeric (turmeric) and Salonpas (menthol; methyl salicylate). Common drug interactions include arthropathy among females and dysgeusia among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Turmeric and Salonpas. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 11 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Turmeric?

Turmeric has active ingredients of turmeric. It is often used in inflammation. eHealthMe is studying from 16,563 Turmeric users. Check the latest studies of Turmeric.

What is Salonpas?

Salonpas has active ingredients of menthol; methyl salicylate. eHealthMe is studying from 630 Salonpas users. Check the latest studies of Salonpas.



On Jul, 16, 2026

11 people who take Turmeric and Salonpas together, and have interactions are studied.

Turmeric and Salonpas drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Turmeric and Salonpas, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Arthropathy
  2. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
  3. Drug ineffective
  4. Dyspnoea exertional (breathlessness or shortness of breath)
  5. Electrolyte imbalance
  6. Endometriosis (appearance of endometrial tissue outside the uterus and causing pelvic pain)
  7. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  8. Fluid retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood)
  9. Hernia (hernia happens when part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area of muscle)
  10. Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx)

male:

  1. Dysgeusia (disorder of the sense of taste)

What are the common drug interactions of Turmeric and Salonpas, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Arthropathy
  2. Blepharospasm (any abnormal contraction or twitch of the eyelid)
  3. Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body)
  4. Cartilage injury

50-59:

n/a

60+:

  1. Death
  2. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
  3. Dysgeusia (disorder of the sense of taste)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 4 people, 36.36%
  2. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 4 people, 36.36%
  3. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 2 people, 18.18%
  4. Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinaemia (cancer affects small lymphocytes (white blood cells)): 1 person, 9.09%
  5. Heart Attack: 1 person, 9.09%
  6. Asthma: 1 person, 9.09%
  7. Cardiac Disorder: 1 person, 9.09%
  8. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 1 person, 9.09%
  9. Constipation: 1 person, 9.09%
  10. Depression: 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on turmeric and menthol; methyl salicylate (the active ingredients of Turmeric and Salonpas, respectively), and Turmeric and Salonpas (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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