Possible Interactions with: Eucalyptus
Australian fever tree; Eucalyptus; Eucalyptus globulusIf you are currently being treated with any of the following medications, you should not use eucalyptus without first talking to your health care provider.
- 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) -- In an animal study, topical eucalyptus oil enhanced the absorption of topical 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), a medication used to treat cancer.
- Other Possible Interactions -- Eucalyptus may increase how quickly the body eliminates some medications, including pentobarbital, a barbiturate used as an anesthetic, and amphetamine, a stimulant used for narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Review Date: 1/17/2007
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