Taurine

• For temporary relief of liver congestion, nervous anxiety, irritability, and inability to sleep.

DIRECTIONS: 10 drops orally, 3 times a day. Consult a physician for use in children under 12 years of age.

​If pregnant or breast-feeding, ​ ask a health care professional before use. ​Keep out of reach of children. ​ In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Do not use if tamper evident seal is broken or missing. Store in a cool, dry place.

• Jul 20, 1984NDANDA019018B Braun
• Sep 6, 1985NDANDA019398Otsuka Icu Medcl
• Oct 17, 1986NDANDA019492Otsuka Icu Medcl
• Jun 19, 2003ANDAANDA075880Baxter Hlthcare

1. 1Fatigue866.6%
2. 2Headache685.2%
3. 3Nausea685.2%
4. 4Dizziness665.1%
5. 5Diarrhoea624.7%
6. 6Pain624.7%
7. 7Malaise544.1%
8. 8Arthralgia524.0%
9. 9Parenteral Nutrition Associated Liver Disease503.8%
10. 10Seizure493.8%
11. 11Feeling Abnormal453.4%
12. 12Insomnia443.4%
13. 13Vomiting443.4%
14. 14Asthenia433.3%
15. 15Fall433.3%

Recent PubMed references pinned to Taurine as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.

• Effects of Taurine-, Caffeine-, and Phosphatidylserine-Containing Supplementation Protocols on Physical and Cognitive Performance in Professional Male Football Players.
  Nutrients · 2026 · Mizera K, Mizgała-Izworska E, Mizera J, et al.
  PMID 42280328DOI 10.3390/nu18111684
• Tramiprosate, the Active Agent of ALZ-801, Modulates Amyloidogenic APP Processing and Tau Phosphorylation in a Cellular Model of Alzheimer's Disease.
  Drug development research · 2026 · Biberoglu K, Tacal O
  PMID 42237659DOI 10.1002/ddr.70330
• Effects of taurine supplementation on metabolic health and biological aging in healthcare workers: A protocol for a triple-blinded, Bayesian-optimized phase II randomized controlled trial.
  PloS one · 2026 · Chu MHM, Lai JKM, Lee A, et al.
  PMID 42201902DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0350389
• Targeting the Highly Deleterious G161C and Y260C SNP Variants of the AGXT Protein Involved in Glyoxylate Metabolism Using Tauroursodeoxycholic Acid: A Computational Study.
  International journal of molecular sciences · 2026 · Giridharan S, Vasudevan V, Nanda Kumar SK, et al.
  PMID 42196567DOI 10.3390/ijms27104590
• Cytoprotective Effects of Tauroursodeoxycholic Acid in Heat Stress-Induced Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in Male Germ Cells.
  Folia biologica · 2026 · Saygılı SK, Özatik O, Özatik FY, et al.
  PMID 42160729DOI 10.14712/fb2026.0007
• Chitosan-Based Taurine Nanoparticles Alleviate Dexamethasone-Induced Pulmonary-Thyroid Axis Dysfunction via Redox-Inflammatory Signaling Modulation in Rats.
  International journal of molecular sciences · 2026 · Hamed AM, Refaat AM, Soliman SS, et al.
  PMID 42123647DOI 10.3390/ijms27094072
• Post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) and taurine combination improves anaerobic performance in highly trained wrestlers: a double-blind, randomized, crossover study.
  Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2026 · Bi̇lgi̇n S, Buzdağli Y, Ozan M, et al.
  PMID 42112616DOI 10.1080/15502783.2026.2673071
• Taurine and MAO B binding sites in the brain of monkeys determine differing responses to MPTP administration.
  Journal of neuroscience methods · 2026 · Pifl C, Wolf A, Cavada C, et al.
  PMID 42086113DOI 10.1016/j.jneumeth.2026.110788

The 10 most recently updated of 145 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Taurine as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.

• Integrated Therapies for Alcohol Use in Alcohol-associated Liver Disease (ITAALD) Trial
  Recruiting · Phase 2 · Interventional · 216 enrolled · Samer Gawrieh
  NCT07060638updated 2026-06-12
• Evaluating the Impact of Energy Drink Formulas on Alertness for an Extended Period
  Active not recruiting · Interventional · 48 enrolled · PepsiCo Global R&D
  NCT07400614updated 2026-06-12
• Clinical Study of Taurine Combined With Neoadjuvant Chemo-Immunotherapy for Treatment of Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer
  Recruiting · Interventional · 96 enrolled · Tang-Du Hospital
  NCT06128252updated 2026-06-09
• Multi-Ingredient Supplementation in Professional Football Players
  Not yet recruiting · Interventional · 100 enrolled · Vizja University in Warsaw
  NCT07604519updated 2026-06-09
• Does Taurine Supplementation Improve Vascular Function and Orthostatic Responses in Long COVID?
  Recruiting · Observational · 30 enrolled · York University
  NCT07312409updated 2026-06-05
• Acamprosate in C9orf72 Hexanucleotide Repeat Expansion Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ACALS)
  Active not recruiting · Phase 1 · Interventional · 30 enrolled · National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
  NCT07204977updated 2026-05-29
• Taurine Supplementation in Long COVID
  Recruiting · Phase 2 · Phase 3 · Interventional · 300 enrolled · University of Alberta
  NCT06721949updated 2026-05-27
• Effects of Supplementation on Performance in Football Players
  Completed · Interventional · 81 enrolled · Krzysztof Mizera
  NCT07580248updated 2026-05-26
• Effects of High-intensity Exercise With Hypoxia and Taurine Supplementation on Metabolic and Mitochondrial Parameters
  Active not recruiting · Interventional · 50 enrolled · University of Sao Paulo
  NCT06579508updated 2026-05-11
• Taurine for the Prevention and Treatment of Radiation-induced Oral Mucositis in Patients With Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
  Not yet recruiting · Phase 2 · Interventional · 130 enrolled · Sun Yat-sen University
  NCT07567742updated 2026-05-05

Frequently asked questions

What is Taurine used for?

According to FDA labeling, Taurine carries indications including: For temporary relief of liver congestion, nervous anxiety, irritability, and inability to sleep.. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.

What are the brand names for Taurine?

Taurine is marketed under brand names including Aminosyn-PF 10 %, Sulfite-Free, Aminosyn-PF 7%, PremaSol, Trophamine 10 %, Trophamine 6 %.