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Propolis

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

Available as

500 MG · Oral Capsule

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

Uses
USES: For temporary relief of fever, sore throat and acute irritation of the bladder.** **Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.
How to use / dosing
DIRECTIONS: • 10 drops orally, 3 times a day or as directed by a health care professional. • Consult a health care professional 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
…If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use.…
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…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: Sore Throat Warning Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting may be serious. Consult physician promptly. Do not use more than 2 days or administer to children under 3 years of age unless directed by physician. 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 a cool, dry place.

1 marketed product 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.