Apple Cider Vinegar
/api/v1/drug/apple-cider-vinegarIndications
Sourced from openFDA- helps eliminate flaking, itching and irritation associated with dandruff
Dosage & administration
Sourced from openFDA■ Apply to affected areas one to four times daily or as directed by doctor ■ Shake before use ■ Apply 1 to 2 sprays in targeted areas directly to wet or dry scalp. Gently massage in. Use more as needed. ■ Do not rinse
Warnings & precautions
Sourced from openFDAFor external use only. When using this product avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or does not improve after regular use of this product as directed.
FAERS reports
- 1Diarrhoea97.6%
- 2Headache97.6%
- 3Sinusitis97.6%
- 4Dizziness86.7%
- 5Drug Ineffective86.7%
- 6Fatigue86.7%
- 7Nausea86.7%
- 8Cough75.9%
- 9Covid-1975.9%
- 10Dyspnoea75.9%
- 11Influenza65.0%
- 12Infusion Site Pain65.0%
- 13Malaise65.0%
- 14Pneumonia65.0%
- 15Product Dose Omission Issue65.0%
Literature
Recent PubMed references pinned to Apple Cider Vinegar as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
- Assessing the Merit of the Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse Method for Synthetic Hair Extensions.Cutis · 2025 · Ogah O, Kindred CPMID 41524640DOI 10.12788/cutis.1293
- The promising activity of apple cider vinegar on MDR Klebsiella spp. (K. variicola and K. pneumoniae) emerging pathogens in chicken.Veterinary research communications · 2025 · El-Tarabili RM, Alian HA, Khodier SM, et al.PMID 41385133DOI 10.1007/s11259-025-10952-0
- Apple cider vinegar for prevention of urinary lithiasis (APUL): a randomized crossover trial.International urology and nephrology · 2026 · Baker B, Herforth C, Low J, et al.PMID 41351751DOI 10.1007/s11255-025-04944-x
- Effect of Apple Cider Vinegar Intake on Body Composition in Humans with Type 2 Diabetes and/or Overweight: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Nutrients · 2025 · Castagna A, Ferro Y, Noto FR, et al.PMID 41010525DOI 10.3390/nu17183000
- Apple Cider Vinegar Powder Mitigates Liver Injury in High-Fat-Diet Mice via Gut Microbiota and Metabolome Remodeling.Nutrients · 2025 · Ding Q, Xue D, Ren Y, et al.PMID 40647261DOI 10.3390/nu17132157
- Assessing the Efficacy of Oregano, Apple Cider Vinegar, and Citric Acid in Water as a Treatment for Spotty Liver Disease Caused by Campylobacter hepaticus in Challenged SPF Laying Hens.Avian diseases · 2025 · Becerra R, Franca MS, Logue CM, et al.PMID 40249590DOI 10.1637/aviandiseases-D-24-00063
- The effect of pomegranate peel extract and apple cider vinegar as an irrigants in disinfecting the necrotic primary root canal.Scientific reports · 2025 · Mando A, Laflouf M, Achour H, et al.PMID 39915581DOI 10.1038/s41598-025-89326-0
- Novel natural and economic approach for controlling methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus using apple cider vinegar.Microbial pathogenesis · 2025 · Abdel-Raheem SM, Abouelhassan EM, Mandour M, et al.PMID 39586338DOI 10.1016/j.micpath.2024.107150
Clinical trials
The 10 most recently updated of 20 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Apple Cider Vinegar as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.
- Acute Effect of Apple Cider Vinegar on Postprandial Plasma Malondialdehyde in Adult With ObesityCompleted · Interventional · 46 enrolled · Indonesia UniversityNCT07414875updated 2026-06-09
- Effect of Diode Laser, Gudmar and Vinegar in Diabetic Patients During Root Canal TreatmentRecruiting · Interventional · 90 enrolled · Sharda UniversityNCT07549373updated 2026-05-28
- Effect of Lemon Juice and Apple Cider Vinegar on Postprandial Blood Glucose and Satiety in Healthy IndividualsRecruiting · Interventional · 15 enrolled · Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat UniversityNCT07563985updated 2026-05-04
- The Effect of Apple Cider Vinegar Supplementation on 24-hour Urine Chemistry in AdultsNot yet recruiting · Interventional · 30 enrolled · University of ChicagoNCT07389226updated 2026-04-20
- Effect of an Intervention With Apple Cider Vinegar on Glycemic Variability and Lipid Profile in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes MellitusActive not recruiting · Interventional · 38 enrolled · Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador ZubiranNCT07493707updated 2026-03-25
- A Clinical Trial to Investigate the Efficacy of Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar on Blood Glucose Control in a Healthy Adult PopulationRecruiting · Interventional · 24 enrolled · Bragg Live Food ProductsNCT07043478updated 2026-03-06
- Comparison of Oral Care Solutions on Oral Microbial Colonization in Neurosurgical ICU PatientsCompleted · Interventional · 90 enrolled · Harran UniversityNCT07365956updated 2026-01-26
- A Clinical Trial to Investigate the Acute Effect of Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar Supplement on Blood Glucose Control in a Healthy Adult PopulationNot yet recruiting · Interventional · 24 enrolled · Bragg Live Food ProductsNCT07100977updated 2026-01-09
- Akkermansia Muciniphilia and Metabolic Side Effects of ADTRecruiting · Early phase 1 · Interventional · 30 enrolled · Western UniversityNCT05802121updated 2025-08-20
- Resistance Exercise Plus Vinegar Ingestion on Biomarkers in Healthy AdultsCompleted · Interventional · 29 enrolled · Arizona State UniversityNCT06437405updated 2025-04-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Apple Cider Vinegar used for?
- According to FDA labeling, Apple Cider Vinegar carries indications including: helps eliminate flaking, itching and irritation associated with dandruff. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
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