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Corticotropin

ACTH

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OTC

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Therapeutic class
ACTH
Action class
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
Chemical class
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
Habit forming
No
Availability
Over-the-counter (OTC)

Brand names

ActharCortrophin

Available as

1 ML · Prefilled Syringe0.5 ML · Prefilled Syringe40 UNT/ML80 UNT/ML · Injectable Solution

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

Uses
USES TAKE 15 MINUTES BEFORE MEALS
How to use / dosing
DIRECTIONS Take 15 minutes before meals Adults : 20 drops in a little water, 2 times per day

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
…If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use.…
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use.…
AlcoholConsult your doctor
…Contains ethyl alcohol 30%…
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 Stop use and ask doctor if symptoms persist more than 5 days. If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Contains ethyl alcohol 30%
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

10 marketed products on record (RxNorm)

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.