Chromium
/api/v1/drug/chromiumMechanism of action
Sourced from openFDAMechanism-of-action classes: Biological Macromolecular Activity; Immunologic Factor Interactions.
Indications
Sourced from openFDA- Provides potentized homeo-nutritional support of the pancreas.† †Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.
Dosage & administration
Sourced from openFDADIRECTIONS: Adults 1 to 2 teaspoons one to two times daily. Children under twelve one half adult dosage. Consult a physician for use in children under 12 years of age.
Warnings & precautions
Sourced from openFDAProfessional Use Only If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. If condition worsens, seek medical attention. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Do not use if tamper evident seal is broken or missing. Store in a cool place after opening
FAERS reports
- 1Dyspnoea276.1%
- 2Nausea214.7%
- 3Arthralgia194.3%
- 4Fatigue194.3%
- 5Drug Ineffective184.0%
- 6Pain184.0%
- 7Osteoarthritis163.6%
- 8Pneumonia143.1%
- 9Rash143.1%
- 10Pyrexia132.9%
- 11General Physical Health Deterioration122.7%
- 12Headache122.7%
- 13Chills102.2%
- 14Cough102.2%
- 15Diarrhoea102.2%
Literature
Recent PubMed references pinned to Chromium as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
- Rational design of a o-phosphoethanolamine-functionalized sheet-like nanozyme enables target-induced crosslinking for sensing Cr(3).Analytica chimica acta · 2026 · Tang X, Wang L, Bu Z, et al.PMID 42242805DOI 10.1016/j.aca.2026.345711
- Occupational exposure to total and hexavalent chromium in welders: an integrated environmental and biological monitoring study.Frontiers in public health · 2026 · Spinazzè A, Leso V, Della Notte S, et al.PMID 42239015DOI 10.3389/fpubh.2026.1830673
- A method for soil chromium (Cr) hyperspectral estimation based on coupling Cr-response bands with active constituent spectra.Environmental monitoring and assessment · 2026 · Wang X, Ye Y, Chen Y, et al.PMID 42236983DOI 10.1007/s10661-026-15524-6
- Effect of low molecular weight organic acids on the oxidation of Cr(III) by nano-MnO(2).Journal of environmental sciences (China) · 2026 · Yuan C, Fei YH, Hu X, et al.PMID 42217927DOI 10.1016/j.jes.2025.09.027
- Removal of Cr(VI) by magnetic graphene oxide: Synthesis, mechanism, and mass-balance.Journal of environmental sciences (China) · 2026 · Kong C, Feng C, Li M, et al.PMID 42217926DOI 10.1016/j.jes.2025.09.047
- Ion-imprinted covalent organic framework/PVDF mixed matrix membrane: Preparation, selective removal of Cr(VI) and its adsorption behavior.Journal of environmental sciences (China) · 2026 · Wang W, Liu X, Lei Y, et al.PMID 42217867DOI 10.1016/j.jes.2025.09.023
- Effects of Chromium Species on Root Morphometry of Typha domingensis in Floating Treatment Wetlands.Bulletin of environmental contamination and toxicology · 2026 · Molina MB, de Las Mercedes Mufarrege M, Di Luca GA, et al.PMID 42207255DOI 10.1007/s00128-026-04266-3
- Sustainable Synthesis of Biomass-Based Carbon Quantum Dots for Selective Fluorescent Recognition of Cr(3+) and In Vitro Antioxidant Applications.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026 · Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Liu M, et al.PMID 42197142DOI 10.3390/molecules31101585
Clinical trials
The 10 most recently updated of 302 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Chromium as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.
- Polymer-free Sirolimus Eluting Stent: Real-world Investigation of Safety and OutcomesNot yet recruiting · Observational · 300 enrolled · Dorian GarinNCT07563231updated 2026-06-09
- Adia Med of Winter Park LLC Chronic Kidney Disease Research StudyRecruiting · Phase 1 · Interventional · 100 enrolled · Adia Med of Winter Park LLCNCT07572890updated 2026-06-08
- Nutritional Supplementation on Physiological and Metabolic Markers in FemalesNot yet recruiting · Interventional · 80 enrolled · University of SouthamptonNCT07615777updated 2026-06-03
- Safety and Effectiveness of the Orsiro Mission 48-mm Sirolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System in Subjects With Coronary Artery LesionsRecruiting · Interventional · 150 enrolled · TeleflexNCT06779630updated 2026-06-03
- Strut Coverage With SYNERGY Stents and Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold in Acute Myocardial InfarctionCompleted · Interventional · 22 enrolled · University Hospital, ToulouseNCT02890589updated 2026-06-01
- A Post-Approval, Single-Arm Study of the SYNERGY Stent System in ChinaActive not recruiting · Observational · 2,000 enrolled · Boston Scientific CorporationNCT03736226updated 2026-05-29
- Comparison of Laboratory-Fabricated and 3D-Printed Rapid Maxillary Expansion AppliancesActive not recruiting · Interventional · 48 enrolled · Baskent UniversityNCT07599202updated 2026-05-20
- Optimal Treatment for Coronary Drug Eluting Stent In-stent RestenosisCompleted · Interventional · 108 enrolled · Semmelweis University Heart and Vascular CenterNCT04862052updated 2026-05-19
- Ischemic and Bleeding Outcomes After Angiolite Stent Implantation and an Abbreviated Dual Antiplatelet TherapyActive not recruiting · Phase 3 · Interventional · 2,312 enrolled · iVascular S.L.U.NCT05952206updated 2026-05-15
- The Impact of Hafnia Alvei on Weight Loss and Glycaemic Control After Bariatric SurgeryCompleted · Interventional · 49 enrolled · Universidade Nova de LisboaNCT05170867updated 2026-05-08
Frequently asked questions
- How does Chromium work?
- Mechanism-of-action classes: Biological Macromolecular Activity; Immunologic Factor Interactions.
- What is Chromium used for?
- According to FDA labeling, Chromium carries indications including: Provides potentized homeo-nutritional support of the pancreas.† †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.
- What class of drug is Chromium?
- Chromium is classified as Standardized Chemical Allergen, Biological Macromolecular Activity, Immunologic Factor Interactions, Cell-mediated Immunity, Cellular Activity Alteration, Increased Histamine Release.
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