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off label en · ADJ

Meanings

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

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fr hors indication (outside of regulatorily approved indications) · es fuera de indicación (outside of regulatorily approved indications) · fr hors AMM (outside of regulatorily approved indications) · de zulassungsüberschreitend (outside of regulatorily approved indications) · es desvirtuado (outside of regulatorily approved indications)

off label en · ADV

Meanings

1. (not-comparable, 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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