| off-label | Use of a drug for a disease or condition other than the indication for which it was approved by the FDA. For example: many doctors prescribe paromomycin (humatin) for cryptosporidiosis, although it is not approved for treating this disease. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| off-label use | In the United States, the regulations of the Food and drug administration (FDA) permit physicians to prescribe approved medications for other than their intended indications. This practice is known as off-label use. (12 Dec 1998) |