Ammonia
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Sourced from openFDA- For the temporary stimulation of the senses to restore alertness.
Dosage & administration
Sourced from openFDAHold bottle 10-15 cm (4-6 inches) from nostrils. Inhale gently. Do not place directly inside the nostrils. Do notinhale for more than 2 seconds per use. Do not use more than once every 60 minutes. Do not use more than 10 times per day. Use only as needed, lfsymptoms persist, consult ahealthcare professional!
Warnings & precautions
Sourced from openFDAFor inhalation use only. Do not ingest or apply to skin. Avoid direct contact with eyes. lfcontact occurs, rinsethoroughly with water for 15 minutes. Use only as directed. Misuse may be harmful Use in a well-ventilated area, Do not use in enclosed spaces Prolonged exposure may cause irritation. Discontinue useif discomfort occurs. Possible side effects include nasal imitation, coughing, orshortness ofbreath. lfsymptoms persist, discontinue useand consult a doctor.
Approval history
Sourced from openFDA- Dec 14, 2012ANDAANDA203543Sofie
- Feb 25, 2013ANDAANDA203321Mcprf
- Feb 25, 2013ANDAANDA203700Cardinal Hlth 414
- Dec 9, 2013ANDAANDA203938Kreitchman Pet Ctr
- Oct 23, 2014ANDAANDA204465Sofie
- Oct 30, 2014ANDAANDA203783Brigham Womens Hosp
- May 1, 2015ANDAANDA204352Biomedcl Res Fdn
- Aug 14, 2015ANDAANDA204547Precision Nuclear
FAERS reports
- 1Vomiting1819%
- 2Seizure1617%
- 3Dyspnoea1516%
- 4Migraine1010%
- 5Diarrhoea88.3%
- 6Cough77.3%
- 7Depression77.3%
- 8Drug Abuse77.3%
- 9Drug Ineffective77.3%
- 10Gastric Disorder77.3%
- 11Toxicity To Various Agents77.3%
- 12Anxiety66.3%
- 13Dizziness66.3%
- 14Eye Irritation66.3%
- 15Headache66.3%
Literature
Recent PubMed references pinned to Ammonia as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
- Ammonia-induced Disruption of Metabolic and Antioxidant Pathways in the Gill, Hepatopancreas, and Muscle of Macrobrachium rosenbergii.Marine biotechnology (New York, N.Y.) · 2026 · Liaqat N, Li X, Raza M, et al.PMID 42250001DOI 10.1007/s10126-026-10646-x
- Acid Yellow 36, Methyl Red, and Methylene Blue adsorption using ammonia-modified red algae biochar: isotherm, kinetic, regeneration, and ANN studies.Scientific reports · 2026 · Hassaan MA, Yılmaz M, Sikaily AE, et al.PMID 42236514DOI 10.1038/s41598-026-55117-4
- Mechanistic approach on the protective role of rutin against ammonia-induced hepatic encephalopathy in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) focusing on Cox-2/NF-κB pathway.Fish physiology and biochemistry · 2026 · Mohamed WA, Hassanen EI, Khalefa HS, et al.PMID 42234204DOI 10.1007/s10695-026-01711-2
- Nitrosomonas domestica sp. nov. and Nitrosomonas limosa sp. nov., two ammonia-oxidizing bacteria from domestic wastewater and activated sludge.International journal of systematic and evolutionary microbiology · 2026 · Zheng Y, Wu J, Lin W, et al.PMID 42227987DOI 10.1099/ijsem.0.007183
- Development of a highly sensitive and stable ammonia-responsive smart film using CoNi-MOF: Preparation, characterization, and application for graded shrimp freshness monitoring.Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.) · 2026 · Feng S, Li P, Yu J, et al.PMID 42215129DOI 10.1016/j.foodres.2026.119463
- Magnesium recovery from brines by a novel non-dispersive membrane-assisted reactive crystallization (ND-MARC) process using ammonia.Water research · 2026 · Seriche G, Bustamante C, González C, et al.PMID 42208186DOI 10.1016/j.watres.2026.126151
- Association of impaired ammonia excretion with survival in dogs with stable chronic kidney disease.Journal of veterinary internal medicine · 2026 · Harris AN, Cooper A, Castro RA, et al.PMID 42207576DOI 10.1093/jvimsj/aalag100
- Ammonia oxidation and recalcitrant carbon degradation fuel mixotrophic growth in the symbiont community of a deep-sea sponge.Microbiome · 2026 · Garritano AN, J Hill L, Ribeiro B, et al.PMID 42178569DOI 10.1186/s40168-026-02411-y
Clinical trials
The 10 most recently updated of 106 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Ammonia as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.
- At Home Ammonia Monitoring of Inborn Errors of Ammonia MetabolismRecruiting · Interventional · 30 enrolled · Sequitur Health Corp.NCT06953505updated 2026-05-27
- Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction Assessments in Myocardial Infarction With Non-Obstructive Coronary ArteriesRecruiting · Observational · 150 enrolled · Chonnam National University HospitalNCT05272618updated 2026-05-12
- FDG-PET as an Imaging Modality to Diagnose and Risk Stratify Subclinical, Imaging Negative Ici-MyocarditisTerminated · Observational · 2 enrolled · Mayo ClinicNCT06566209updated 2026-05-08
- Improvement Assessment of Coronary Flow Dysfunction Using Fundamental Fluid DynamicsActive not recruiting · Observational · 68 enrolled · University of CincinnatiNCT01719016updated 2026-05-07
- Relationship Between Abnormal Myocardial Perfusion and Diastolic Dysfunction in Sickle Cell Disease Using PETRecruiting · Phase 2 · Interventional · 40 enrolled · St. Jude Children's Research HospitalNCT05583721updated 2026-05-06
- Spironolactone Therapy in Chronic Stable Right HF TrialCompleted · Phase 4 · Interventional · 15 enrolled · Ottawa Heart Institute Research CorporationNCT03344159updated 2026-05-06
- Clinical Laboratory Evaluation of Chronic Autonomic FailureActive not recruiting · Observational · 89 enrolled · National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)NCT03648905updated 2026-04-29
- Evaluation of Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy in Patients With Cirrhosis and Portal HypertensionCompleted · Interventional · 82 enrolled · IHU StrasbourgNCT04807803updated 2026-04-16
- An Open-label Study to Investigate ECUR-506 in Male Babies Less Than 9 Months of Age With Neonatal Onset OTC DeficiencyRecruiting · Phase 1 · Phase 2 · Interventional · 20 enrolled · iECURE, Inc.NCT06255782updated 2026-04-15
- Safety of PET MPI Using the CRCHUM N-13 AmmoniaRecruiting · Phase 4 · Interventional · 20,000 enrolled · Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)NCT03275584updated 2026-03-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ammonia used for?
- According to FDA labeling, Ammonia carries indications including: For the temporary stimulation of the senses to restore alertness.. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
- What are the brand names for Ammonia?
- Ammonia is marketed under brand names including Snap Labs.
ammonia 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.