Drug Reference
Propionic Acid
OTC
Fact box
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Available as
0.02 MG/MG · Topical Ointment
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 symptoms of dullness with gastro-intestinal discomfort, feeling unconnected to others, and minor symptoms following vaccination.** **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, 1 time 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 breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…WARNINGS: 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: 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. Do not use if tamper evident seal is broken or missing. Store in a cool, dry place.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- MYCO NAIL A ANTIFUNGAL SOLUTION (UNDECYLENIC ACID) LIQUID [KRAMER NOVIS]
- OINKMENT (ETHYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM PROPIONATE) LIQUID [ANIMAL SCIENCE PRODUCTS, INC.]
- ANIMAL SCIENCE PRODUCT ANIMEND (ETHYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM PROPIONATE) LIQUID [ANIMAL SCIENCE PRODUCTS, INC.]
- LANANA CREEK FARMS WOUND (ALCOHOL,BENZOCAINE,SODIUM PROPIONATE) LIQUID [ANIMAL SCIENCE PRODUCTS, INC.]
- GUT BRAIN SPECTRUM (ABROTANUM (ARTEMISIA ABROTANUM), AETHUSA CYNAPIUM, BAPTISIA TINCTORIA, CICUTA VIROSA, CUPRUM METALLICUM, MEZEREUM, BUFO RANA, LAC MATERNA HUMANUM, SACCHARUM OFFICINALE, SEROTONIN (HYDROCHLORIDE), ALUMINA, CALCAREA PHOSPHORICA, CANDIDA ALBICANS, CARCINOSIN, LAC CANINUM, MERCURIUS SOLUBILIS, NATRUM MURIATICUM, PROPIONIC ACID, SULPHUR, THUJA OCCIDENTALIS, FORMALINUM, MORBILLINUM) LIQUID [ENERGIQUE, INC.]
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.