Drug Reference
Spirulina
OTC
Fact box
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Available as
500 MG · Oral Tablet
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
INDICATIONS For the temporary relief of general weakness or fatigue, difficulty losing weight, hunger pangs, or indigestion.*
How to use / dosing
DIRECTIONS Place drops under tongue 30 minutes before/after meals. Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 10 drops up to 3 times per day. 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
…If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a healthcare professional before use.
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a healthcare 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 In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away. Keep out of the reach of children. If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a healthcare professional before use.
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.