VenaMend Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking VenaMend against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
VenaMend is a dietary supplement by Premier Research Labs with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for chronic venous insufficiency, hemorrhoids, leg swelling and heaviness.Based on those ingredients, 1,140 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Diosmin, Hesperidin. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of VenaMend by Premier Research Labs
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
VenaMend contains four active ingredients. Marine coral is a calcium-based bone substitute rated likely effective for that purpose.
Bovine colostrum — a nutrient-rich fluid from cows after birth — is possibly effective for certain types of diarrhea in people with HIV and may help with respiratory infections from exercise. The two main players for circulation are diosmin and hesperidin, plant-derived compounds that are possibly effective for chronic venous insufficiency (poor blood flow in leg veins), venous leg ulcers, and hemorrhoids.
The product also contains plant-source capsules as an inactive ingredient.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Diosmin and hesperidin are the working ingredients for circulation in this product. Both are rated possibly effective for chronic venous insufficiency — a condition where leg veins struggle to pump blood back up to your heart — and for venous leg ulcers and hemorrhoids related to that problem.
Neither has solid evidence for back pain or diabetic nerve pain, so those uses fall into insufficient evidence. Marine coral is likely effective as a bone substitute in surgical settings, and bovine colostrum is possibly effective for specific types of diarrhea, especially in people with HIV, though safety data during pregnancy and breastfeeding is limited.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Diosmin is generally well tolerated short-term, though long-term safety is less studied. The most common side effects are abdominal pain, diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, and skin issues; rarely, it can cause heart rhythm problems (cardiac arrhythmias) or a type of anemia.
Hesperidin is also generally well tolerated in food amounts and short-term use, though long-term data is sparse. One case of allergic skin reaction was reported with a topical form.
Bovine colostrum is generally well tolerated in most adults but should be avoided if you have a milk or dairy allergy. A small number of trial participants reported bloating, nausea, diarrhea, and upset stomach at rates similar to a control group; in people with HIV-related infections, it has occasionally caused nausea, vomiting, elevated liver tests, and changes in blood counts.
Marine coral carries a 4% local infection risk if used surgically, though it doesn't carry the risk of transmitting infections like HIV or hepatitis. There isn't enough data on either ingredient's safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check your medications against diosmin and hesperidin if you take blood thinners or blood clotting preventers (warfarin, aspirin, others) — the biggest risk is increased bleeding. Also double-check pain relievers like diclofenac, muscle relaxants like chlorzoxazone, seizure drugs like carbamazepine, heart medications like verapamil or diltiazem, blood pressure drugs, and any medications that make you drowsy (CNS depressants).
Diosmin and hesperidin slow your liver's ability to clear these drugs, which can raise their levels in your blood.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
VenaMend is aimed at people with poor leg circulation, leg ulcers, or hemorrhoids who want to try a plant-based approach. If you take blood thinners, blood clotting preventers, heart medications, seizure drugs, or pain relievers, you need to check your exact medications with the tool on this page before starting — diosmin and hesperidin can change how your body processes them.
Anyone with a dairy allergy should skip this product. Talk to your pharmacist before adding it to your routine, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take regular medications.
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Assessment coverage: 4 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 23, 2020.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about VenaMend, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Premier Research Labs |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 90 Plant-Source Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 23, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 218947 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for VenaMend by Premier Research Labs, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coral | 0 NP | -- |
| Bovine Colostrum | 0 NP | -- |
| Diosmin | 0 NP | -- |
| Hesperidin | 0 NP | -- |
| Dio-Max | 1180 mg | -- |
| Dio-Pro | 82 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Plant-Source Capsules
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Take 3 capsules daily for the first 2 months. Then take 2 capsules daily thereafter.
Formula
VenaMend features Dio-Max, two highly effective bioflavonoids, diosmin and hesperidin, coupled with Dio-Pro to promote healthy venous tone and skin health.
Formulation
Enjoy healthy, smooth-looking legs again!
Premier vein support formula
PRL's quality guarantee
Non-GMO
Potency verified Purity verified
No added magnesium stearate
Botanical species confirmed Phytoforensic tested adulterants No chemical or radiation sterilization Pathogen microbiology performed Heavy metal tested
Manufactured in a cGMP compliant facility for superior quality assurance
Precautions
Tamper Seal: Use only if seal is intact.
Consult your health care practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing/lactating, taking medications or have a medical condition, before taking this or any other product.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statement have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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VenaMend by Premier Research Labs label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in VenaMend by Premier Research Labs
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Dio-Max
- › Diosmin
- › Hesperidin
Dio-Pro
Other (inactive) ingredients: Plant-Source Capsules. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
VenaMend by Premier Research Labs Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
VenaMend by Premier Research Labs contains two active ingredients with documented interactions: diosmin and hesperidin.
Diosmin carries the most serious concerns — it can slow how your body metabolizes several types of medications, which may cause them to build up to higher levels than intended. The single biggest worry is blood thinners (anticoagulants) and blood-clotting preventers (antiplatelets like aspirin) — there's a case report of dangerous internal bleeding in someone taking warfarin who also used diosmin.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Diosmin also interacts with a range of pain relievers and muscle relaxants (diclofenac, chlorzoxazone), seizure drugs (carbamazepine), and several other medication types that your liver processes through CYP enzymes or P-glycoprotein pathways. All of these interactions are rated Moderate.
Hesperidin adds similar concerns: it may increase bleeding risk with anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs, can raise levels of certain heart medications (verapamil, diltiazem), may lower blood pressure when used with blood pressure drugs, and could add to sedation if you're taking CNS depressants. These are also Moderate interactions.
Additionally, marine coral and bovine colostrum have no documented interactions in our data. Altogether, these interactions span 1,126 individual medications.
Because diosmin and hesperidin affect how your liver and intestines handle drugs, you'll want to run your exact medications through the checker below before starting VenaMend.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in VenaMend interact with 1,140 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 4 ingredients in VenaMend interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Diosmin Hesperidin
Acetaminophen, MethocarbamolRobaxacet
How Acetaminophen, Methocarbamol interacts with VenaMend — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DiosminCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, diosmin might inhibit the metabolism of CYP2E1 substrates.
Read the full Diosmin + Acetaminophen, Methocarbamol interactionAcetaminophen, OrphenadrineOrfenagesic
How Acetaminophen, Orphenadrine interacts with VenaMend — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DiosminCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, diosmin might inhibit the metabolism of CYP2E1 substrates.
Read the full Diosmin + Acetaminophen, Orphenadrine interactionAcetaminophen, OxycodonePercocet, Roxicet, Tylox, Xartemis XR
How Acetaminophen, Oxycodone interacts with VenaMend — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DiosminCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, diosmin might inhibit the metabolism of CYP2E1 substrates.
Read the full Diosmin + Acetaminophen, Oxycodone interactionHesperidinCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with CNS depressants may cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full Hesperidin + Acetaminophen, Oxycodone interactionAcetaminophen, Pamabrom, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength PMS, Pamprin, Pamprin ES
How Acetaminophen, Pamabrom, Pyrilamine interacts with VenaMend — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DiosminCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, diosmin might inhibit the metabolism of CYP2E1 substrates.
Read the full Diosmin + Acetaminophen, Pamabrom, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, PentazocineTalacen
How Acetaminophen, Pentazocine interacts with VenaMend — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DiosminCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, diosmin might inhibit the metabolism of CYP2E1 substrates.
Read the full Diosmin + Acetaminophen, Pentazocine interactionHesperidinCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with CNS depressants may cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full Hesperidin + Acetaminophen, Pentazocine interactionAcetaminophen, Phenylephrine, ChlorpheniramineSuper Cold Tabs
How Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine interacts with VenaMend — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DiosminCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, diosmin might inhibit the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Diosmin + Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine interactionAcetaminophen, PhenylpropanolamineTetra Caps
How Acetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with VenaMend — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DiosminCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, diosmin might inhibit the metabolism of CYP2E1 substrates.
Read the full Diosmin + Acetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine, PhenyltoloxamineSinubid
How Acetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interacts with VenaMend — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DiosminCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, diosmin might inhibit the metabolism of CYP2E1 substrates.
Read the full Diosmin + Acetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interactionAcetaminophen, PhenyltoloxaminePercogesic, Relagesic
How Acetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine interacts with VenaMend — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DiosminCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, diosmin might inhibit the metabolism of CYP2E1 substrates.
Read the full Diosmin + Acetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine interactionAcetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine, SalicylamideLobac
How Acetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine, Salicylamide interacts with VenaMend — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DiosminCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, diosmin might inhibit the metabolism of CYP2E1 substrates.
Read the full Diosmin + Acetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, PropoxypheneDarvocet-N 100, Darvocet-N 50, E-Lor, Wygesic
How Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene interacts with VenaMend — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DiosminCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, diosmin might inhibit the metabolism of CYP2E1 substrates.
Read the full Diosmin + Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene interactionHesperidinCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with CNS depressants may cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full Hesperidin + Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene interactionAcetaminophen, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Sinus, Dristan N.D., Non-Aspirin Sinus, Ornex, Ornex-Max, Sinutab +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine interacts with VenaMend — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DiosminCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, diosmin might inhibit the metabolism of CYP2E1 substrates.
Read the full Diosmin + Acetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine, TriprolidineActifed Plus ES
How Acetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine, Triprolidine interacts with VenaMend — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DiosminCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, diosmin might inhibit the metabolism of CYP2E1 substrates.
Read the full Diosmin + Acetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine, Triprolidine interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with VenaMend — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HesperidinCns Depressants, Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with CNS depressants may cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full Hesperidin + Acetazolamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with VenaMend — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DiosminAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, diosmin may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Diosmin + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionHesperidinAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hesperidin may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Hesperidin + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAdagrasibKrazati
How Adagrasib interacts with VenaMend — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DiosminCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, diosmin might inhibit the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Diosmin + Adagrasib interactionAerosphere Budesonide, Formoterol Fumarate, GlycopyrrolateBreztri
How Aerosphere Budesonide, Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate interacts with VenaMend — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DiosminCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, diosmin might inhibit the metabolism of CYP2C9 substrates.
Read the full Diosmin + Aerosphere Budesonide, Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate interactionAfatinib DimaleateGilotrif
How Afatinib Dimaleate interacts with VenaMend — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HesperidinP-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hesperidin might inhibit P-glycoprotein-mediated drug efflux and potentially increase levels of drugs that are substrates of P-glycoprotein.
Read the full Hesperidin + Afatinib Dimaleate interactionDiosminP-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, diosmin might increase levels of drugs that are substrates of P-glycoprotein (P-gp).
Read the full Diosmin + Afatinib Dimaleate interactionAgomelatineValdoxan
How Agomelatine interacts with VenaMend — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DiosminCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, diosmin might inhibit the metabolism of CYP2C9 substrates.
Read the full Diosmin + Agomelatine interactionAlfentanilAlfenta
How Alfentanil interacts with VenaMend — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HesperidinCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with CNS depressants may cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full Hesperidin + Alfentanil interactionDiosminCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, diosmin might inhibit the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Diosmin + Alfentanil interactionAlfuzosinUroxatral
How Alfuzosin interacts with VenaMend — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DiosminCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, diosmin might inhibit the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Diosmin + Alfuzosin interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with VenaMend — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DiosminCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, diosmin might inhibit the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Diosmin + Aliskiren interactionHesperidinAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking hesperidin with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Hesperidin + Aliskiren interactionAlmotriptanAlmogran, Axert
How Almotriptan interacts with VenaMend — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DiosminCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, diosmin might inhibit the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Diosmin + Almotriptan interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with VenaMend — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DiosminCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, diosmin might inhibit the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Diosmin + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with VenaMend — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DiosminCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, diosmin might inhibit the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Diosmin + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAlpelisibPiqray
How Alpelisib interacts with VenaMend — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DiosminCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, diosmin might inhibit the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Diosmin + Alpelisib interactionAlprazolamNiravam, Xanax
How Alprazolam interacts with VenaMend — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DiosminCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, diosmin might inhibit the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Diosmin + Alprazolam interactionHesperidinCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with CNS depressants may cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full Hesperidin + Alprazolam interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with VenaMend — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HesperidinAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hesperidin may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Hesperidin + Alteplase, Tpa interactionDiosminAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, diosmin may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Diosmin + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with VenaMend — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DiosminAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, diosmin may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Diosmin + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionHesperidinCns Depressants, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with CNS depressants may cause additive sedative effects.
Read the full Hesperidin + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with VenaMend — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
DiosminAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, diosmin may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Diosmin + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionHesperidinAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hesperidin may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Hesperidin + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in VenaMend with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Diosmin
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, diosmin may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
A case of spontaneous intraventricular hemorrhage has been reported for a 77-year-old female after 6 weeks of warfarin therapy, despite an international normalized ratio (INR) of only 1.8. The patient had also been taking aspirin and diosmin for several years. Experts speculate that chronic intake of diosmin predisposed the patient to spontaneous intraventricular hemorrhage by inducing chronic microcirculatory hypertension and inhibiting platelet aggregation. The presence of aspirin was also thought to play a role in this event.
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Theoretically, diosmin might reduce the effects of carbamazepine and increase the risk for convulsions.
A pharmacokinetic study in humans shows that taking diosmin (Venex) 500 mg daily for 10 days prior to oral administration of carbamazepine 200 mg increases blood levels of carbamazepine by approximately 58% and decreases carbamazepine clearance by 42%. It also decreases the formation of carbamazepine's active metabolite. It is speculated that diosmin reduces the metabolism of carbamazepine by inhibiting cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4).
Chlorzoxazone (Parafon Forte, Paraflex)
Theoretically, diosmin might increase the levels and clinical effects of chlorzoxazone.
A pharmacokinetic study in humans shows that taking diosmin (Venex 500) 500 mg daily for 9 days prior to oral administration of chlorzoxazone 250 mg increases blood levels of chlorzoxazone by 53% and decreases chlorzoxazone clearance by 40%. It is speculated that diosmin reduces the metabolism of chlorzoxazone by inhibiting cytochrome P450 2E1 (CYP2E1).
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates
Theoretically, diosmin might inhibit the metabolism of CYP2C9 substrates.
Diclofenac is metabolized by CYP2C9 enzymes. Clinical and laboratory research shows that diosmin inhibits the metabolism of diclofenac. A pharmacokinetic study in humans shows that taking diosmin (Venex 500) 500 mg daily for 9 days prior to oral administration of diclofenac 100 mg increases blood levels of diclofenac and decreases diclofenac clearance.
Cytochrome P450 2E1 (Cyp2E1) Substrates
Theoretically, diosmin might inhibit the metabolism of CYP2E1 substrates.
Chlorzoxazone is metabolized by CYP2E1 enzymes. A pharmacokinetic study in humans shows that taking diosmin (Venex 500) 500 mg daily for 9 days prior to oral administration of chlorzoxazone (Paraflex 250) 250 mg increases blood levels of chlorzoxazone by 34% and decreases chlorzoxazone clearance by 40%. It is speculated that diosmin reduces the metabolism of chlorzoxazone by inhibiting CYP2E1.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, diosmin might inhibit the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Laboratory research is conflicting with respect to the effects of diosmin on CYP3A4. Some research suggests that diosmin does not affect CYP3A4 activity. However, other research suggests that diosmin alters the metabolism of carbamazepine, a CYP3A4 substrate. Laboratory and animal research show that oral administration of diosmin for 7 days prior to oral administration of carbamazepine increases plasma concentrations of carbamazepine, decreases the clearance of carbamazepine, and decreases the formation of carbamazepine's active metabolite. Additionally, pharmacokinetic research in healthy male subjects shows that taking diosmin (Venex) 500 mg daily for 10 days prior to oral administration of carbamazepine 200 mg increases blood levels of carbamazepine by approximately 58% and decreases carbamazepine clearance by 42%. It is speculated that diosmin reduces the metabolism of carbamazepine by inhibiting CYP3A4. Diosmetin, a metabolite of diosmin, may also inhibit CYP3A4.
Diclofenac (Voltaren, Others)
Theoretically, diosmin might increase the levels and clinical effects of diclofenac.
Clinical and laboratory research shows that diosmin inhibits the metabolism of diclofenac. A pharmacokinetic study in humans shows that taking diosmin (Venex 500) 500 mg daily for 9 days prior to oral administration of diclofenac 100 mg increases blood levels of diclofenac and decreases diclofenac clearance. It is speculated that diosmin reduces the metabolism of diclofenac by inhibiting cytochrome P450 2C9 (CYP2C9).
Fexofenadine (Allegra)
Theoretically, diosmin might increase the levels and clinical effects of fexofenadine.
A pharmacokinetic study in humans shows that taking diosmin (Venex) 500 mg daily for 10 days prior to oral administration of fexofenadine 120 mg increases blood levels of fexofenadine by approximately 49% and decreases the apparent oral clearance of fexofenadine by 41%. The time taken to reach maximum plasma concentration, the half-life, and the apparent renal clearance of fexofenadine are not affected. For this reason, it is speculated that diosmin alters the pharmacokinetics of fexofenadine via inhibition of P-glycoprotein in the intestine, but not in the kidney or liver.
P-Glycoprotein Substrates
Theoretically, diosmin might increase levels of drugs that are substrates of P-glycoprotein (P-gp).
Preliminary laboratory research suggests that diosmin inhibits P-gp. Additionally, pharmacokinetic research in healthy male subjects shows that taking diosmin (Venex) 500 mg daily for 10 days prior to oral administration of fexofenadine 120 mg increases blood levels of fexofenadine, a P-gp substrate, by approximately 49% and decreases the apparent oral clearance of fexofenadine by 41%. The time taken to reach maximum plasma concentration, the half-life, and the apparent renal clearance of fexofenadine are not affected. For this reason, it is speculated that diosmin inhibits P-gp in the intestine, but not in the kidney or liver.
Hesperidin
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, hesperidin may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Animal research suggests that hesperetin, a bioflavonoid aglycone derivative of hesperidin, may have antiplatelet activity.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, taking hesperidin with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Some clinical and animal research shows that hesperidin can decrease blood pressure. However, other clinical research shows that hesperidin does not affect blood pressure.
Celiprolol (Celicard)
Theoretically, hesperidin may decrease the levels and clinical effects of celiprolol.
Animal research shows that concomitant use of hesperidin may reduce the plasma area under the curve of celiprolol by up to 75%. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, concomitant use with CNS depressants may cause additive sedative effects.
Animal studies show that hesperidin has sedative effects, due to opioid receptor activity and can increase sedation when used with diazepam. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Diltiazem (Cardizem, Others)
Theoretically, hesperidin may increase the levels and clinical effects of diltiazem.
Animal research suggests that hesperidin may enhance the bioavailability of diltiazem, increasing the plasma area under the curve of diltiazem by up to 65.3%. This effect has not been reported in humans.
P-Glycoprotein Substrates
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.
Verapamil (Calan, Others)
Theoretically, hesperidin might increase the levels and clinical effects of verapamil.
Animal research suggests that hesperidin may enhance the bioavailability of verapamil, increasing the plasma area under the curve of verapamil by 96.8%. This effect has not been reported in humans
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Diosmin
Interacts with 884 drugsDiosmin is a citrus-derived flavonoid most often used for vein-related problems such as chronic venous insufficiency and hemorrhoids, and it is usually combined with a related flavonoid call...
Read the full Diosmin monograph → Herb & supplement monographHesperidin
Interacts with 702 drugsHesperidin 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 th...
Read the full Hesperidin monograph → Herb & supplement monographCoral
Coral calcium is a calcium supplement made from coral skeletons (often fossilized) that also contains small amounts of other minerals. It is essentially a form of calcium carbonate, and ther...
Read the full Coral monograph → Herb & supplement monographBovine Colostrum
Bovine colostrum is the nutrient-rich first milk from cows, packed with antibodies, growth factors, and protein. Early research suggests it may help with gut health, certain types of diarrhe...
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The 47 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Coral 5 references
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Bovine Colostrum 8 references
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Diosmin 20 references
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- Thanapongsathorn W, Vajrabukka T. Clinical trial of oral diosmin (Daflon) in the treatment of hemorrhoids. Dis Colon Rectum 1992;35:1085-8. PubMed
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- Cospite, M. and Dominici, A. Double blind study of the pharmacodynamic and clinical activities of 5682 SE in venous insufficiency. Advantages of the new micronized form. Int Angiol. 1989;8(4 Suppl):61-65.
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- Burkina V, Zlabek V, Halsne R, Ropstad E, Zamaratskaia G. In vitro effects of the citrus flavonoids diosmin, naringenin and naringin on the hepatic drug-metabolizing CYP3A enzyme in human, pig, mouse and fish. Biochem Pharmacol. 2016;110-111:109-16 PubMed
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- Gavrilov SG, Karalkin AV, Moskalenko YP, Grishenkova AS. Efficacy of two micronized purified flavonoid fraction dosing regimens in the pelvic venous pain relief. Int Angiol. 2021;40(3):180-186. PubMed
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Hesperidin 14 references
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- Loscalzo, L. M., Wasowski, C., Paladini, A. C., and Marder, M. Opioid receptors are involved in the sedative and antinociceptive effects of hesperidin as well as in its potentiation with benzodiazepines. Eur.J.Pharmacol. 2-12-2008;580(3):306-313. PubMed
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- 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
- Buckshee, K., Takkar, D., and Aggarwal, N. Micronized flavonoid therapy in internal hemorrhoids of pregnancy. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 1997;57(2):145-151. PubMed
- Uesawa, Y. and Mohri, K. Hesperidin in orange juice reduces the absorption of celiprolol in rats. Biopharm Drug Dispos. 2008;29(3):185-188. PubMed
- Cho, YA, Choi, DH, and Choi, JS. Effect of hesperidin on the oral pharmacokinetics of diltiazem and its main metabolite, desacetyldiltiazem, in rats. J Pharm Pharmacol. 2009;61(6):825-829. PubMed
- Piao, YJ and Choi, JS. Enhanced bioavailability of verapamil after oral administration with hesperidin in rats. Arch Pharm Res. 2008;31(4):518-522. PubMed
- Andersen KE. Hesperidin methyl chalcone?-?a new cosmetic contact allergen. Contact Dermatitis. 2015;72(6):402-4. PubMed
- Morand C, Dubray C, Milenkovic D, et al. Hesperidin contributes to the vascular protective effects of orange juice: a randomized crossover study in healthy volunteers. Am J Clin Nutr 2011;93(1):73-80. PubMed
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