Drug & supplement interaction

Coriander + Bumetanide, Potassium

Bumetanide, Potassium brand name: Burinex K.

Moderate Interaction
The bottom line Moderate

Coriander has a moderate interaction with Bumetanide, Potassium. Theoretically, coriander might increase the risk of photosensitivity when taken with photosensitizing drugs.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Coriander and Bumetanide, Potassium

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

Moderate

PHOTOSENSITIZING DRUGS

Why this applies to Bumetanide, Potassium

Bumetanide, Potassium falls under PHOTOSENSITIZING DRUGS — the group Coriander interacts with.

Theoretically, coriander might increase the risk of photosensitivity when taken with photosensitizing drugs.
Evidence from in vitro research suggests that coriandrin, a constituent of coriander, has photosensitizing effects.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Interaction 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.

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

Here's the simple version: this isn't about how your body breaks down Burinex K. It's about your skin and the sun. Bumetanide, the water pill in this combo, can already make some people more sensitive to sunlight, meaning you may burn faster or get a rash with less sun than usual. A compound in coriander called coriandrin may add to that sun sensitivity, at least in theory.

Honestly, the evidence here is weak. It comes from lab studies, not real patients, and the everyday cilantro on your tacos is very unlikely to cause trouble. Concentrated coriander extracts or essential oils are the bigger question mark. Either way, good sun habits (sunscreen, a hat, shade) cover you. Chat with your pharmacist if you use coriander supplements.

References
  1. Ashwood-Smith, M. J., Warrington, P. J., Jenkins, M., Ceska, O., and Romaniuk, P. J. Photobiological properties of a novel, naturally occurring furoisocoumarin, coriandrin. Photochem.Photobiol. 1989;50(6):745-751. PubMed

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

Coriander Also Interacts With Other Medications

Coriander has 716 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Bumetanide, Potassium one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Bumetanide, Potassium

This page covers Coriander only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Bumetanide, Potassium page lists 119 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Lithium (major), Oleander (major), Yellow Dock (major) and Abuta (moderate).

By severity: 4 major · 99 moderate · 16 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Bumetanide, Potassium page

“Burinex K pairs bumetanide, a strong water pill, with potassium to replace what the drug flushes out, and that balance is fragile enough that this list deserves real care. Most of the 119 entries either act like extra diuretics, deepening potassium and fluid loss, or add sun sensitivity, but start with the four rated major: activated c…”

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

We hold 934 real supplement products containing Coriander, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Coriander. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Bumetanide, Potassium too, on top of Coriander — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

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Where Coriander and Bumetanide, Potassium 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 Coriander
Top 25%

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

29 days ago today
Medication Bumetanide, Potassium
Top half

#1,186 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.

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About Coriander

What is Coriander?

Coriander
  • Digestive upset and gas
  • Appetite stimulation
  • Mild antimicrobial (topical)
  • Diarrhea and IBS symptoms
  • General flavoring and traditional remedy

Coriander (also called cilantro) is a common cooking herb and spice that has long been used in traditional medicine for digestive complaints. As a food it is generally safe for most people, but high-quality human studies supporting its medicinal benefits are limited. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using concentrated extracts or essential oils.

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Other Drugs & Coriander

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

0Major
716Moderate
0Minor
2,113No known interaction
Moderate

716 interactions

Showing 60 of 716 moderate interactions — see all 716 on the Coriander page.

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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.

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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 Coriander and Bumetanide, Potassium Together: Common Questions

Can you take Coriander with Bumetanide, Potassium?
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 Coriander and Bumetanide, Potassium 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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