Gallic Acid
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Sourced from openFDA- For the temporary relief of hay fever, general fatigue, nasal or sinus congestion, minor joint or lower back pain, occasional headache, or food (sweets) cravings due to sensitivity to phenolic compounds found in foods or other products.*ICD-10: R51.9
Dosage & administration
Sourced from openFDADIRECTIONS Place drops under tongue 30 minutes before/after meals. Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 10 drops up to 3 times per day. Consult a physician for use in children under 12 years of age.
Warnings & precautions
Sourced from openFDAIn case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away. Keep out of the reach of children. If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a healthcare professional before use.
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.
1 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.
- 1Diarrhoea1100%
- 2Hypersensitivity1100%
Literature
Recent PubMed references pinned to Gallic Acid as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
- Exogenous Syringic Acid Mitigates Arsenic Toxicity in Lettuce Plants: A Physiological, Antioxidant, and Metabolomics Investigation.Physiologia plantarum · 2026 · Salehi H, Alp-Turgut FN, Zengin G, et al.PMID 42259367DOI 10.1111/ppl.70964
- Gallic acid attenuates LPS-induced acute kidney injury with accompanying changes in inflammatory and redox-related signaling pathways.Molecular biology reports · 2026 · Altuntas A, Asci H, Tepebasi MY, et al.PMID 42247065DOI 10.1007/s11033-026-12056-7
- Leonurine-Standardized Leonurus japonicus Extract Promotes Recovery from Immobilization-Induced Muscle Atrophy via PI3K/Akt/mTOR Signaling in Mice.Journal of microbiology and biotechnology · 2026 · Lee J, Kim MB, Kim C, et al.PMID 42237612DOI 10.4014/jmb.2604.04033
- Punicalagin alleviates enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli-induced intestinal mucosal injury via Krüppel-like factor 4.Chemico-biological interactions · 2026 · Li XG, Zhao X, Zhu P, et al.PMID 42219142DOI 10.1016/j.cbi.2026.112182
- Gallic acid exerts therapeutic effects on sciatica by reducing inflammatory responses through the regulation of NOX4-mediated oxidative stress.Frontiers in immunology · 2026 · Chen Z, Zhuang Z, Lin S, et al.PMID 42212156DOI 10.3389/fimmu.2026.1748652
- Progress in the treatment of inflammatory diseases with gallic acid and its potential application in gynecological disorders.International immunopharmacology · 2026 · Chen Y, Zhou X, Chen Q, et al.PMID 42161058DOI 10.1016/j.intimp.2026.116887
- Chestnut-derived ellagitannins (FT50) protect against western diet-induced metabolic dysfunction and preserve beta cell function in mice.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026 · Klemen MS, Polšak N, Jakopiček J, et al.PMID 42147107DOI 10.3389/fendo.2026.1802808
- Pentagalloylglucose and tannic acid improve intestinal health by protecting the mucus barrier from Clostridium perfringens-induced degradation.Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology · 2026 · Xu H, Li G, Gong L, et al.PMID 42143794DOI 10.1016/j.phymed.2026.158110
Clinical trials
The 10 most recently updated of 16 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Gallic Acid as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.
- Comparison of ZOE vs ZON in Primary Mandibular Molars Pulpectomy of 5-7-Year-OldsNot yet recruiting · Interventional · 24 enrolled · Cairo UniversityNCT07090252updated 2025-08-01
- Wine Implementation for Surgical Recovery EnhancementCompleted · Interventional · 132 enrolled · IRCCS San RaffaeleNCT05261620updated 2025-07-22
- Medium-term Effects of a Polyphenol-rich Beverage Based on Red Grape Pomace Extract on Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Cardiometabolic Risk Profile and Gut Microbiota in Subjects with Type 2 DiabetesEnrolling by invitation · Interventional · 20 enrolled · Federico II UniversityNCT06895018updated 2025-03-26
- Supplementation Performance And Exercise With Euterpe Edulis for Men's EnhancementUnknown · Interventional · 20 enrolled · University Vila VelhaNCT06254170updated 2024-02-12
- Effect of Consumption of Supplements and Enriched Olive Paste on Bone Metabolism IndicesCompleted · Interventional · 115 enrolled · University of the AegeanNCT06135831updated 2023-11-18
- The Açaí Berry COVID-19 Anti-Inflammation TrialUnknown · Phase 2 · Interventional · 480 enrolled · University Health Network, TorontoNCT04404218updated 2022-05-31
- Modulating Effects of Oil Palm Phenolics in Subjects With Pre-diabetesWithdrawn · Phase 1 · Phase 2 · Interventional · 0 enrolled · Universiti Sains MalaysiaNCT02532088updated 2021-10-06
- The Effect of Tart Cherry (Prunus Cerasus) Concentrate on Physiological and Cognitive FunctionCompleted · Interventional · 56 enrolled · Northumbria UniversityNCT04021342updated 2021-04-08
- Cardioprotective Properties of Natural Anti-Platelet Activating Factor Extract From Winery By-products in Healthy WomenUnknown · Interventional · 15 enrolled · Harokopio UniversityNCT04436263updated 2020-06-18
- Role of Ajwa Derived Polyphenols in DyslipidaemiasUnknown · Interventional · 60 enrolled · Aga Khan UniversityNCT03805139updated 2019-11-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gallic Acid used for?
- According to FDA labeling, Gallic Acid carries indications including: For the temporary relief of hay fever, general fatigue, nasal or sinus congestion, minor joint or lower back pain, occasional headache, or food (sweets) cravings due to sensitivity to phenolic compounds found in foods or other products.*. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
Note. Data for
gallic-acid 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.