Drug Reference
Ornithine
OTC
Fact box
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Available as
650 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: Aids in mobilization of fat deposits and cellulite.† †Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.
How to use / dosing
DIRECTIONS: Adults: 2 to 3 sprays orally, three times daily. Children under twelve one half adult dosage. Do not take within 15 minutes of consuming food, beverage or brushing teeth. 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)
- ELECTROLYTE PLUS (KALI MURIATICUM, L-ARGININE, L-CARNITINE, L-LEUCINE, L-ORNITHINE, L-VALINE, MAGNESIA MURIATICA, ASCORBICUM ACIDUM, BORAX, CHROMIUM OXYDATUM, FERRUM MURIATICUM, KALI CARBONICUM, MAGNESIUM GLUCONICUM DIHYDRICUM, NATRUM MURIATICUM, ZINCUM GLUCONICUM, CUPRUM METALLICUM, KALI PHOSPHORICUM, NICCOLUM METALLICUM, SELENIUM METALLICUM, VANADIUM METALLICUM, CALCAREA CARBONICA, CALCAREA PHOSPHORICA, MANGANUM CARBONICUM) LIQUID [DESERET BIOLOGICALS, INC.]
- METABATONE (ARALIA RACEMOSA, AVENA SATIVA, BERBERIS VULGARIS, CAPSICUM ANNUUM, GINKGO BILOBA, PHYTOLACCA DECANDRA, HYPOTHALAMUS SUIS, ADENOSINUM TRIPHOSPHORICUM DINATRUM, ALPHA-KETOGLUTARICUM ACIDUM, FEL TAURI, HYALURONIDASE, PANCREAS SUIS, PANCREATINUM, PAPAIN, STOMACH (SUIS), L-ALANINE, L- ARGININE, L-CARNITINE, CYSTEINUM, L-GLUTAMINE, L-HISTIDINE, L-ISOLEUCINE, L-LEUCINE, L-LYSINE, L-METHIONINE, L-ORNITHINE, L-PROLINE, L-SERINE, L-TRYPTOPHAN, L-TYROSINE, L-VALINE, CALCAREA CARBONICA, CALCAREA PHOSPHORICA, IODIUM,) LIQUID [ENERGIQUE, INC.]
- GROWTH HORMONE DROPS 2160 (GROWTH HORMONE DROPS) LIQUID [PROFESSIONAL COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH FORMULAS]
- A-L-O LIQUID DROPS 2082 (A-L-O LIQUID DROPS) LIQUID [PROFESSIONAL COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH FORMULAS]
- MUSCLE/LIGAMENT/CARTILAGE DROPS 5015 (MUSCLE/LIGAMENT/CARTILAGE DROPS) LIQUID [PROFESSIONAL COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH FORMULAS]
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.