Drug Reference

Tea Tree Oil

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OTC

Fact box

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

Available as

0.15 MG/MG · Topical Ointment1000 MG/ML

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

Uses
Use ■ Relieves and helps prevent recurrence of: - Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) - Jock itch (tinea cruris) - Ringworm (tinea corporis) ■ Helps reduce body odor, acne, itching, eczema, and irritated skin caused by fungi.
How to use / dosing
Directions ■ Use daily in bath or shower. ■ Wet skin and work bar soap into a rich lather. ■ Apply thoroughly to affected areas and surrounding skin. ■ Leave lather on skin for 1-2 minutes before rinsing. ■ Rinse well and dry affected area completely. ■ Use once daily for best results. ■ For athlete's foot: pay special attention to the spaces between toes. ■ Change socks, shoes, and linens daily if possible.

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.

PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
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 For external use only
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

2 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.