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off label

adj, adv — 2 senses

off label

adj
1

Medicine, Sciences Of a prescription medication Outside of regulatorily approved indications, but (unless otherwise specified) within the bounds of reasonable use as defined by a licensed prescriber.

  • The use of colchicine for gout is FDA approved, whereas the use of colchicine for pericarditis is off label (but is widely respected).
  • Off label use of colchicine for pericarditis is widely respected.
1 more example
  • Use of a strong opioid such as fentanyl for mild headache is not only off label but also unprofessional.

off label

adv
1

Medicine, Sciences Of a prescription medication Outside of regulatorily approved indications, but (unless otherwise specified) within the bounds of reasonable use as defined by a licensed prescriber.

  • While the drug is approved for use in treating stomach cancer, many doctors prescribe it off label for other cancers as well.

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