Acetaldehyde
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Sourced from openFDA- USES: • For the temporary relief of symptoms including: • sensitivities to odors • sensitivity to alcohol • sneezing • headaches These statements are based upon homeopathic principles. They have not been reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration.ICD-10: R51.9
Dosage & administration
Sourced from openFDADIRECTIONS: 1-10 drops under the tongue, 3 times a day or as directed by a health professional. Consult a physician for use in children under 12 years of age.
Warnings & precautions
Sourced from openFDAIf pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, contact a physician or Poison Control Center right away. Tamper Evident: Sealed for Your Protection. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.
FAERS reports
- 1Dizziness422%
- 2Fatigue422%
- 3Fall317%
- 4Headache317%
- 5Covid-19211%
- 6Hypotension211%
- 7Malaise211%
- 8Nausea211%
- 9Neuropathy Peripheral211%
- 10Pain211%
- 11Pyrexia211%
- 12Vomiting211%
- 13Adverse Drug Reaction15.6%
- 14Anaemia15.6%
- 15Arthralgia15.6%
Literature
Recent PubMed references pinned to Acetaldehyde as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
- Ambient acetaldehyde exposure and daily mortality: first time-series evidence linking a group 1 carcinogenic VOC to deaths in Tianjin, China.Environmental geochemistry and health · 2026 · Zhang J, Wang J, Tian Y, et al.PMID 42176123DOI 10.1007/s10653-026-03246-0
- Retained Gastric Substance Requiring Endoscopic Removal in a Patient with Prolonged Toxicity from Acute Metaldehyde Poisoning.The Journal of emergency medicine · 2026 · Xu C, Mao Z, Chen K, et al.PMID 42173038DOI 10.1016/j.jemermed.2026.03.016
- Temperature-dependent regulation of benzeneacetaldehyde formation during black tea drying: Evidence from non-targeted metabolomics and an EGCG-modulated Maillard reaction model.Food chemistry · 2026 · Han Z, Su S, Li W, et al.PMID 42070359DOI 10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.149448
- Preparation of chitosan based fluorescent probe for selective recognition of formaldehyde and acetaldehyde.International journal of biological macromolecules · 2026 · Yang C, Ren C, Xu L, et al.PMID 42025731DOI 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2026.152171
- Effects of yeast extract on ethanol and acetaldehyde pharmacokinetics and alcohol hangover symptoms in healthy individuals.Alcohol (Fayetteville, N.Y.) · 2026 · Shin W, Cho B, Jung H, et al.PMID 42019562DOI 10.1016/j.alcohol.2026.04.005
- Isotope-assisted LC-MS/MS and NMR elucidation of ethylidene-bridged (+)-catechin dimers: Effects of acetaldehyde, temperature, and sulfite.Food chemistry · 2026 · Warren ER, Elias RJ, Kwasniewski MT, et al.PMID 41985391DOI 10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.149190
- Aquaporin 9 regulates acetaldehyde uptake, alcohol-induced liver injury, and drinking behavior.Alcohol, clinical & experimental research · 2026 · Chen C, Mackowiak B, Feng D, et al.PMID 41941046DOI 10.1111/acer.70272
- Toxicity of the novel mercury species α-mercuri-acetaldehyde and α-mercuri-acetic acid, in comparison with that of methylmercury, in rats.The Journal of toxicological sciences · 2026 · Shinoda Y, Yoshida E, Arae S, et al.PMID 41922269DOI 10.2131/jts.51.259
Clinical trials
The 7 most recently updated of 7 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Acetaldehyde as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.
- BREVOC Study: Exhaled VOCs for High-Risk Chest Pain in the EDNot yet recruiting · Observational · 6,000 enrolled · Qilu Hospital of Shandong UniversityNCT07379567updated 2026-01-30
- Role of Acetaldehyde in the Development of Oral CancerRecruiting · Interventional · 170 enrolled · Masonic Cancer Center, University of MinnesotaNCT05973656updated 2025-08-22
- Tryptophan for Impaired AhR Signaling in Celiac DiseaseRecruiting · Interventional · 50 enrolled · McMaster UniversityNCT05576038updated 2025-01-10
- Phase IIa Study of Fomepizole for Acetaldehyde Toxicity After Ethanol Exposure in Subjects With Altered Ethanol MetabolismCompleted · Phase 2 · Interventional · 32 enrolled · AmgenNCT00661141updated 2024-12-27
- N-acetylcysteine Reduces Acetaldehyde Levels in Binge Alcohol DrinkingCompleted · Interventional · 40 enrolled · University Medical Centre LjubljanaNCT05911282updated 2023-06-22
- The Efficacy of Acetium Lozenges in Intervention for Smoking CessationCompleted · Interventional · 1,998 enrolled · Biohit OyjNCT02758743updated 2017-06-23
- L-cysteine Prevents Stomach Exposure to Carcinogenic AcetaldehydeCompleted · Phase 2 · Interventional · 8 enrolled · Per HellströmNCT02524262updated 2016-01-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Acetaldehyde used for?
- According to FDA labeling, Acetaldehyde carries indications including: USES: • For the temporary relief of symptoms including: • sensitivities to odors • sensitivity to alcohol • sneezing • headaches These statements are based upon homeopathic principles. They have not been reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration.. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
acetaldehyde is illustrative MVP content compiled from public sources. pharmacopeia is for educational and informational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.