Drug Reference
Chromium Picolinate
OTC
Fact box
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
Fiber Choice Weight Management
Available as
0.1 MG · Chewable Tablet0.805 MG · Chewable Tablet1 MG · Oral Tablet0.1 MG · Oral Capsule0.2 MG · Oral Tablet0.5 MG · Oral Tablet0.4 MG · Oral Tablet0.2 MG · Oral Capsule2 MG · Oral Capsule0.8 MG · Oral Tablet
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
INDICATIONS: Provides potentized homeo-nutritional support of the pancreas.† †Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.
How to use / dosing
DIRECTIONS: Adults 1 to 2 teaspoons one to two times daily. Children under twelve one half adult dosage. Consult a physician for use in children under 12 years of age.
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyConsult your doctor
…WARNINGS: Professional Use Only If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…WARNINGS: Professional Use Only If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
WARNINGS: Professional Use Only If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. If condition worsens, seek medical attention. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Do not use if tamper evident seal is broken or missing. Store in a cool place after opening
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- CPC CHONDROCYTE PREPARATION (CHROMIUM PICOLINATE, BIDENS PILOSA, MOMORDICA CHARANTIA PEPTIDE, MORINGA OLEIFERA EXTRACT) CAPSULE [ZHONGKE ZHONGLUAN BIOTECHNOLOGY (GUANGDONG) CO., LTD.]
- HYVITE MULTIVITAMIN/MULTIMINERAL (DIETARY SUPPLEMENT) TABLET [LIFSA DRUGS LLC]
- PINGGAO PEPTIDE (CHROMIUM PICOLINATE, BIDENS PILOSA, MOMORDICA CHARANTIA PEPTIDE, MORINGA OLEIFERA EXTRACT) CAPSULE [ZHONGKE ZHONGLUAN BIOTECHNOLOGY (GUANGDONG) CO., LTD.]
- BIO ELECTROLYTE (BORON CITRATE, CALCIUM GLUCONATE, CHROMIUM PICOLINATE, COBALT GLUCONATE, COPPER GLUCONATE, MAGNESIUM GLUCONICUM DIHYDRICUM, MANGANESE GLUCONATE, NICKEL ACETATE, POTASSIUM GLUCONATE, SELENIUM DIOXIDE, SODIUM GLUCONATE, ZINCUM GLUCONICUM, FERRUM SULPHURICUM, KALI PHOSPHORICUM, VANADIUM METALLICUM, CALCAREA PHOSPHORICA) LIQUID [BIOACTIVE NUTRITIONAL, INC.]
- MEDI TAB (CHOLECALCIFEROL, NIACINAMIDE, PYRIDOXAL 5 PHOSPHATE, METHYL TETRAHYDROFOLATE, METHYLCOBALAMIN, CHROMIUM PICOLINATE, ALPHA LIPOIC ACID, L-GLUTATHIONE, RESVERATROL, CO-ENZYME Q-10) TABLET [ZURICH PHARMA INC]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.