Xylene
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Sourced from openFDA- May temporariy relieve symptoms associated with household chemicals sensitivities, such as dizziness and headache.** **Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.ICD-10: R51.9
Dosage & administration
Sourced from openFDADIRECTIONS: Adults and children 5 to 10 drops orally, 3 times daily or as otherwise directed by a health care porfessional. If symptoms persist for more than 7 days, consult your health care professional. Consult a physician for use in children under 12 years of age.
Warnings & precautions
Sourced from openFDAIf pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health 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.
Literature
Recent PubMed references pinned to Xylene as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
- Effects of cyclic temperature from geothermal heating on BTEX biodegradation in soil.Journal of contaminant hydrology · 2026 · Kaur G, Aziz G, Martel R, et al.PMID 42019362DOI 10.1016/j.jconhyd.2026.104956
- Microbial fuel cell (MFC)-based biosensor for real-time detection of heavy metals and BTEX contaminants in water.Biosensors & bioelectronics · 2026 · Baik JH, Hwang JH, Ryu H, et al.PMID 41962434DOI 10.1016/j.bios.2026.118675
- Enhancing a job exposure matrix with subject-specific information to assess combined exposure to benzene, toluene, and xylene in a case-control study.Annals of work exposures and health · 2026 · Friesen MC, Xie S, Locke SJ, et al.PMID 41886428DOI 10.1093/annweh/wxag014
- Biodegradation mechanisms of p-xylene by the oceanic microalga Rhodomonas sp. JZB-2 through transcriptomics and metabolomics.Bioresource technology · 2026 · Li W, Meng F, Li H, et al.PMID 41839404DOI 10.1016/j.biortech.2026.134419
- A weight of evidence evaluation on the immunosuppressive potential of xylene.Regulatory toxicology and pharmacology : RTP · 2026 · Morris-Schaffer K, Aygun Kocabas N, Hearon S, et al.PMID 41831635DOI 10.1016/j.yrtph.2026.106082
- Elucidating the mechanistic association of xylene inducing non-small cell lung cancer through network toxicology and molecular docking analysis.PloS one · 2026 · Chen H, Chen X, Lin W, et al.PMID 41824427DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0341548
- Eco-efficient Pseudomonas-Rhodococcus combination technique to boost the BTEX degradation.Archives of microbiology · 2026 · Zhou Y, Wu L, Rubo L, et al.PMID 41774178DOI 10.1007/s00203-026-04810-z
- Toxicological effects of 2,6-dimethylphenol on Galleria mellonella: insights into immunotoxicity and cuticular barrier disruption.Environmental toxicology and chemistry · 2026 · Kaczmarek A, Boguś MIPMID 41758913DOI 10.1093/etojnl/vgag045
Clinical trials
The 9 most recently updated of 9 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Xylene as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.
- miRNA in Pediatric GastritisNot yet recruiting · Interventional · 100 enrolled · Benha UniversityNCT07300787updated 2025-12-24
- Pulpotomy Medications in Primary TeethCompleted · Interventional · 30 enrolled · Suez Canal UniversityNCT05300152updated 2024-11-29
- Pollutants in the Atherosclerotic Plaque and Cardiovascular EventsCompleted · Observational · 312 enrolled · University of Campania Luigi VanvitelliNCT05900947updated 2023-10-12
- Histochemical Study of Vitiligo in Sohag University Hospital PatientsUnknown · Interventional · 60 enrolled · Sohag UniversityNCT05869942updated 2023-05-22
- ABR Characteristics and Salivary Cortisone Concentration in Noise-exposed WorkersUnknown · Observational · 100 enrolled · University Hospital Sestre MilosrdniceNCT04183361updated 2019-12-05
- Identification of EMT Indicators in Healthy and Periodontally Diseased Gingival SamplesUnknown · Interventional · 36 enrolled · Cairo UniversityNCT03462953updated 2018-03-13
- OX-40 Protein Expression in the Sentinel Lymph Nodes of Patients With CancerCompleted · Observational · 98 enrolled · OHSU Knight Cancer InstituteNCT00900302updated 2016-02-10
- Diagnostic Accuracy of Polymerase Chain Reaction for Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Using EBUS-TBNA SamplesUnknown · Interventional · 100 enrolled · Pusan National University HospitalNCT02497079updated 2015-07-20
- Study of Breast Cancer Shrinkage Modes After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy With Whole-mount Serial Sections and Three-dimensional Pathological and MRI ReconstructionUnknown · Phase 3 · Interventional · 4 enrolled · Shandong Cancer Hospital and InstituteNCT01917578updated 2013-08-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Xylene used for?
- According to FDA labeling, Xylene carries indications including: May temporariy relieve symptoms associated with household chemicals sensitivities, such as dizziness and headache.** **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.
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