Drug Reference

Lecithin

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OTC

Fact box

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

Available as

60 MG/ML · Topical Cream25 MG/ML900 MG · Oral Capsule1200 MG · Oral Capsule600 MG/ML · Oral Solution400 MG · Oral Capsule3500 MG · Oral Capsule

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 cold clammy feet, numbness of limbs, painful calves upon walking, muscular weakness of the lower extremities.
How to use / dosing
DIRECTIONS: Adults and children 5 to 10 drops orally, 1 to 2 times daily or as otherwise directed by a health care professional. If symptoms persist, 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 breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use.…
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…WARNINGS: If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care 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 breast-feeding, ask a health care 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 cool, dry place.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

7 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.