Drug & supplement interaction

Hesperidin + Colchicine, Probenecid

Colchicine, Probenecid brand name: ColBenemid.

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

Hesperidin has a moderate interaction with Colchicine, Probenecid. Theoretically, hesperidin might inhibit P-glycoprotein-mediated drug efflux and potentially increase levels of drugs that are substrates of P-glycoprotein.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Hesperidin and Colchicine, Probenecid

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

Moderate

P-GLYCOPROTEIN SUBSTRATES

Why this applies to Colchicine, Probenecid

Colchicine, Probenecid falls under P-GLYCOPROTEIN SUBSTRATES — the group Hesperidin interacts with.

Theoretically, hesperidin might inhibit P-glycoprotein-mediated drug efflux and potentially increase levels of drugs that are substrates of P-glycoprotein.
In vitro research shows that hesperidin can inhibit P-glycoprotein efflux. This effect has not been reported in humans.
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 gist for the colchicine part of this combo: your body uses a tiny pump called P-glycoprotein to push colchicine back out of your cells and intestines. Hesperidin, a citrus flavonoid, has slowed that pump down in lab dish studies. If that happened in people, more colchicine could stay in your system than expected, which could mean more of its usual side effects like nausea, diarrhea, stomach cramping, or muscle aches.

The important caveat: this is only seen in test-tube research, not in real patients, so it stays theoretical for now. Still, colchicine has a narrow safety window, so I wouldn't brush it off. Enjoying citrus in your food is unlikely to matter, but check with your pharmacist before using concentrated hesperidin supplements.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. El-Readi, M. Z., Hamdan, D., Farrag, N., El-Shazly, A., and Wink, M. Inhibition of P-glycoprotein activity by limonin and other secondary metabolites from Citrus species in human colon and leukaemia cell lines. Eur.J.Pharmacol. 1-25-2010;626(2-3):139-145 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

Hesperidin Also Interacts With Other Medications

Hesperidin has 701 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Colchicine, Probenecid one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 701 No known interaction 2,129 (incl. Colchicine, Probenecid)
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Colchicine, Probenecid

This page covers Hesperidin only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Colchicine, Probenecid page lists 156 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Asarabacca (major), Autumn Crocus (major), Grapefruit (major) and Siberian Cocklebur (major).

By severity: 6 major · 111 moderate · 39 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Colchicine, Probenecid page

“People take ColBenemid, the colchicine and probenecid combination, for stubborn gout, and this is one supplement list that deserves real wariness. Colchicine sits in a narrow window where small rises in blood level can turn treatment into poisoning, and most of the ingredients here, 121 acting on the CYP3A4 enzyme and 37 on the P-glyco…”

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

We hold 1,895 real supplement products containing Hesperidin, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Hesperidin. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Colchicine, Probenecid too, on top of Hesperidin — 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 Hesperidin and Colchicine, Probenecid 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 Hesperidin
Top 25%

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

29 days ago today
Medication Colchicine, Probenecid
Top half

#841 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 Hesperidin

What is Hesperidin?

Hesperidin
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Varicose veins and poor circulation
  • Leg swelling (venous insufficiency)
  • High blood pressure
  • Antioxidant support

Hesperidin is a flavonoid found in citrus fruits that is often combined with diosmin and used for vein and circulation problems like hemorrhoids and varicose veins. Some evidence supports these uses, but data for many other claims is limited. It is generally well tolerated, but pregnant and breastfeeding people should avoid it because safety has not been established.

Read the full Hesperidin monograph & all interactions
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Other Drugs & Hesperidin

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

0Major
701Moderate
0Minor
2,128No known interaction
701 Moderate 2,128 No interaction
Moderate

701 interactions

Showing 60 of 701 moderate interactions — see all 701 on the Hesperidin page.

No interaction 2,128 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,128 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Hesperidin list.

See the full Hesperidin interactions page
See every supplement checked against Colchicine, Probenecid, 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 Hesperidin and Colchicine, Probenecid Together: Common Questions

Can you take Hesperidin with Colchicine, Probenecid?
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 Hesperidin and Colchicine, Probenecid 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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