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Eugenol

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Action class
Standardized Chemical Allergen
Chemical class
Allergens
Habit forming
No
Availability
Over-the-counter (OTC)

Available as

0.012 MG/MG0.041 MG/MG0.013 MG/MG0.008 MG/MG850 MG/ML · Topical Solution

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

Uses
INDICATIONS: May temporarily relieve weakness and exhaustion, minor abdominal cramps, bloating, and vomiting.** **Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.
How to use / dosing
DIRECTIONS: Adults and children 5 to 10 drops orally, 3 times daily or as otherwise directed by a health care professional. If symptoms persist for more than 7 days, consult your health care professional. 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: If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.…
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…WARNINGS: If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.…
Breastfeeding details — LactMed (NLM) →
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: If pregnant or breastfeeding, 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. Do not use if tamper evident seal is broken or missing. Store in a cool, dry place.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

5 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.