Drug Reference

Coconut Oil

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OTC

Fact box

Habit forming
No
Availability
Over-the-counter (OTC)

Available as

500 MG · Oral Capsule1000 MG · Oral Capsule

FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.

Uses
Uses 1. Clean and dry skin that needs moisturizing 2. Take an appropriate amount of cream and apply it evenly on the skin 3. Massage gently in circular motions with your hands until absorbed. 4. Use it daily to get better results.
How to use / dosing
D0SAGE Approximately 0.1-0.2 ozeach time

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.

PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
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 For external use only. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

2 marketed products on record (RxNorm)

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.