Carbon Tetrachloride
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Sourced from openFDA- Uses: Uses: For temporary relief of minor: headache* rash* muscle aches* itching* dizziness* confusion* diarrhea* *Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.ICD-10: R51.9
Dosage & administration
Sourced from openFDADirections: Adults & children ages 12 years and over: Take 10 drops under the tongue 3 times a day, or as directed by your healthcare professional. Consult a physician for use in children under 12 years of age.
Warnings & precautions
Sourced from openFDAIf pregnant or breastfeeding , ask a health professional before use. Do not use if clear seal over the cap is broken or missing. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Stop use and ask a doctor if headache, rash, muscle aches, itching, dizziness, confusion, diarrhea, or other symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever.
FAERS reports
Reference statistics only. FAERS reports are voluntarily submitted and are not incidence rates, safety signals, or causal evidence. Counts reflect reporting volume — how often a reaction was reported, not how often it occurs. For decision-grade use, consult openFDA and the FAERS Public Dashboard directly.
4 total reports matchedLatest report Share = reports listing the reaction ÷ total matched reports. Rows can sum to >100% because a single report often lists multiple reactions.
- 1Apnoea125%
- 2Cerebral Infarction125%
- 3Dizziness125%
- 4Drug Ineffective125%
- 5Influenza Like Illness125%
- 6Nausea125%
- 7Rash125%
- 8Stupor125%
Literature
Recent PubMed references pinned to Carbon Tetrachloride as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
- Antioxidant Properties of Novel Lipophilic Fluoroquinolone Compounds Against Oxidative Stress Induced by Acetaminophen and Carbon Tetrachloride in Male Wistar Rats.Biomolecules · 2026 · Alwahsh M, Shawaqfeh B, Alejel R, et al.PMID 42072688DOI 10.3390/biom16040567
- Route-Dependent Proteomic Landscape in Mouse Models of Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Hepatic Fibrosis.Journal of proteome research · 2026 · Tao P, Du Z, Lin Y, et al.PMID 41873577DOI 10.1021/acs.jproteome.5c01049
- The protective effect of linalool against carbon tetrachloride-induced testicular toxicity in rats.Xenobiotica; the fate of foreign compounds in biological systems · 2026 · Khalkhali M, Rahimi S, Fazaeli A, et al.PMID 41791762DOI 10.1080/00498254.2026.2641519
- Subacute and chronic CCl4 exposure induces time-dependent neuropsychiatric disorders via MAOA-mediated serotonin dysregulation: A liver-brain axis mechanism.European journal of pharmacology · 2026 · Liu H, Yuanze G, Ganesan K, et al.PMID 41765276DOI 10.1016/j.ejphar.2026.178680
- Neuroprotective and Anti-Intestinal Damaging Effect With Subsequent Improved Body Performance of Incorporated Soybean-Based Food on Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Experimental Toxicity.Microscopy and microanalysis : the official journal of Microscopy Society of America, Microbeam Analysis Society, Microscopical Society of Canada · 2026 · Al-Amgad Z, Jad MM, Al-Amgad H, et al.PMID 41755556DOI 10.1093/mam/ozag001
- Indispensable amino acids vastly protect against CCl4-mediated aggravated liver cirrhosis and immunotoxicity.Tissue & cell · 2026 · Al-Amgad Z, Mohammed ESI, Jad MM, et al.PMID 41650914DOI 10.1016/j.tice.2026.103357
- Bacillus amyloliquefaciens BA5 Attenuates Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Mice.Nutrients · 2026 · He Y, Li F, Li Y, et al.PMID 41599912DOI 10.3390/nu18020298
- Evaluating the potential antioxidant and in vivo hepatoprotective properties of Praecitrullus fistulosus against CCl₄-induced hepatic injury in rats.Polish journal of veterinary sciences · 2025 · Amjad A, Khan AU, Raza Q, et al.PMID 41416609DOI 10.24425/pjvs.2025.157279
Clinical trials
The 1 most recently updated of 1 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Carbon Tetrachloride as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.
- Study of Oral Uremic Toxin Absorbent/Probiotics to Modulate Systemic Inflammation and Retard the Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease in Patients With Diabetes.Recruiting · Interventional · 300 enrolled · National Taiwan University HospitalNCT07333313updated 2026-01-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carbon Tetrachloride used for?
- According to FDA labeling, Carbon Tetrachloride carries indications including: Uses: Uses: For temporary relief of minor: headache* rash* muscle aches* itching* dizziness* confusion* diarrhea* *Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
Note. Data for
carbon-tetrachloride 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.