Off label

adj, adv

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Outside of regulatorily approved indications, but (unless otherwise specified) within the bounds of reasonable use as defined by a licensed prescriber. not-comparable

    "The use of colchicine for gout is FDA approved, whereas the use of colchicine for pericarditis is off label (but is widely respected)."

Adverb
  1. 1
    Outside of regulatorily approved indications, but (unless otherwise specified) within the bounds of reasonable use as defined by a licensed prescriber. not-comparable

    "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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"The use of colchicine for gout is FDA approved, whereas the use of colchicine for pericarditis is off label (but is widely respected)."

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