Curcumin
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Sourced from openFDA- For temporary relief of symptoms associated with a low or imbalance immune system.*
Dosage & administration
Sourced from openFDADirections: Adults & children over 12: Spray twice under the tongue three times per day. Children 2 to 12: Spray once under the tongue three times per day. Children under 2: Consult a doctor prior to use.
Warnings & precautions
Sourced from openFDADo not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients. Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms persist, worsen or if new symptoms occur. Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a doctor before using product.
FAERS reports
- 1Diarrhoea97.6%
- 2Headache97.6%
- 3Sinusitis97.6%
- 4Dizziness86.8%
- 5Drug Ineffective86.8%
- 6Fatigue86.8%
- 7Nausea86.8%
- 8Cough75.9%
- 9Covid-1975.9%
- 10Dyspnoea75.9%
- 11Influenza65.1%
- 12Infusion Site Pain65.1%
- 13Malaise65.1%
- 14Pneumonia65.1%
- 15Product Dose Omission Issue65.1%
Literature
Recent PubMed references pinned to Curcumin as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
- The Role of Anthocyanins, Curcumin, and Resveratrol in the Prevention and Management of Metabolic Disorders: A Systematic Review.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026 · Gazda P, Glibowski PPMID 42280140DOI 10.3390/molecules31111837
- Curcumin Inhibits Renal Fibrosis by Suppressing S100A8/A9-TLR4 Signaling via Gut Microbiota-Derived Short-Chain Fatty Acid in Macrophages.Molecular nutrition & food research · 2026 · Li C, Chen X, Zha W, et al.PMID 42253133DOI 10.1002/mnfr.70521
- Superoxide Dismutase-Centered Modulation by Curcumin in Cardiovascular Diseases: Mechanistic Insights and Translational Implications.Journal of cellular and molecular medicine · 2026 · Khayatan D, Razavi SM, Arab ZN, et al.PMID 42252558DOI 10.1111/jcmm.71233
- In vitro antitumor efficacy of hyaluronic acid coating for curcumin-loaded zeolitic imidazole frameworks-8 (ZIF-8) versus that of uncoated curcumin-loaded ZIF-8 nanocomposites.Scientific reports · 2026 · Oransa WW, Zahran RF, El Sadda RR, et al.PMID 42252331DOI 10.1038/s41598-026-48707-9
- Dietary curcumin supplementation impacts on growth performance, antioxidant status, and immune response of seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) larvae.Fish physiology and biochemistry · 2026 · The HN, Pinto W, Gonçalves AT, et al.PMID 42250150DOI 10.1007/s10695-026-01712-1
- Curcumin versus placebo in benign prostatic hyperplasia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European journal of clinical pharmacology · 2026 · Santana DS, Porto BC, Cardoso RB, et al.PMID 42247029DOI 10.1007/s00228-026-04093-9
- Anti-biofilm and Efflux Pump Inhibitory Function of Fe(3)O(4)@SBA-3@Curcumin Nanoparticles on drug resistant isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Molecular Docking Analysis.Current microbiology · 2026 · Pabousi Sadatmahale A, Nouhi Kararoudi A, Zahmatkesh H, et al.PMID 42234182DOI 10.1007/s00284-026-04976-1
- An integrated green strategy for enhanced aqueous solubility and loading of curcumin: Pressurized hot water meets cyclodextrin complexation.Carbohydrate polymers · 2026 · Khajenoori M, Peimanfard S, Gazmeh M, et al.PMID 42230048DOI 10.1016/j.carbpol.2026.125461
Clinical trials
The 10 most recently updated of 388 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Curcumin as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.
- Study of the Safety and Usefulness of Liposomal Curcumin in Multiple MyelomaRecruiting · Phase 1 · Interventional · 20 enrolled · University Health Network, TorontoNCT07456605updated 2026-06-12
- Contribution of UGT2B17 to the Pharmacokinetics of DiclofenacRecruiting · Early phase 1 · Interventional · 30 enrolled · Washington State UniversityNCT06053411updated 2026-06-04
- High-protein Oral Supplement With Liposomal Curcumin in Adults Undergoing Hemodialysis.Completed · Phase 3 · Interventional · 39 enrolled · University of FloridaNCT06381076updated 2026-06-01
- NF-1, Nutraceutical InterventionActive not recruiting · Phase 1 · Interventional · 23 enrolled · Masonic Cancer Center, University of MinnesotaNCT05363267updated 2026-06-01
- Curcumin in Kidney Transplant RecipientsActive not recruiting · Interventional · 14 enrolled · University of Illinois at ChicagoNCT03935958updated 2026-05-26
- Curcumin Associated With Thiopurin in the Prevention of Post-op Recurrence in Crohn DiseaseCompleted · Phase 3 · Interventional · 61 enrolled · University Hospital, Clermont-FerrandNCT02255370updated 2026-05-20
- Curcumin-Based Photodynamic Therapy in Epidermolysis Bullosa: Wound Healing, Quality of Life, and Salivary BiomarkersActive not recruiting · Phase 4 · Interventional · 20 enrolled · Universidade CeumaNCT07596927updated 2026-05-19
- Safety of Anal CurcuminRecruiting · Phase 1 · Interventional · 48 enrolled · Lisa FlowersNCT06626230updated 2026-05-18
- A Crossover Exploratory Study of NatureU Cheers Friends Curcumin on Acute Alcohol Hangover SymptomsCompleted · Interventional · 12 enrolled · OmniSolutions Laboratory Holdings LimitedNCT07585825updated 2026-05-14
- Curcumin and Piperine in Patients on Surveillance for Monoclonal Gammopathy, Smoldering Myeloma or Prostate CancerCompleted · Phase 2 · Interventional · 30 enrolled · University of RochesterNCT04731844updated 2026-05-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Curcumin used for?
- According to FDA labeling, Curcumin carries indications including: For temporary relief of symptoms associated with a low or imbalance immune system.*. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
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