FDA label
What is dronabinol used for?
The FDA-approved uses of dronabinol, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “Dronabinol capsules are indicated in adults for the treatment of: anorexia associated with weight loss in patients with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS); nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy in patients who have failed to respond adequately to conventional antiemetic treatments.”
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Dronabinol, capsule
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc (ANDA207421). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Dronabinol capsules are indicated in adults for the treatment of:
- anorexia associated with weight loss in patients with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
- nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy in patients who have failed to respond adequately to conventional antiemetic treatments.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 66f36fe0-9808-4b73-a99a-794d86ff0c1c, version 4, effective April 13, 2026. NDC 31722-960, one of 3 listings for this product.
Questions
What is dronabinol used for?
The FDA label says: “Dronabinol capsules are indicated in adults for the treatment of: anorexia associated with weight loss in patients with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS); nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy in patients who have failed to respond adequately to conventional antiemetic treatments.”
What drug class is dronabinol?
FDA lists dronabinol in the Cannabinoid established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.
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