Pectin
Other Intestinal Adsorbents
- Drug class
- Other Intestinal Adsorbents
- Availability
- Over-the-counter
- Routes
- Oral
- Markets covered
- 2
- Products on record
- 2
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 4
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Pectin is an intestinal adsorbent [1]. It is approved to temporarily relieve minor discomfort and irritated areas associated with sore mouth and sore throat [1].
Pectin is available under various brand names [1]. In the past 12 months, there were 4 adverse event reports for pectin [2]. The most frequent reactions reported were arthralgia, asthma exercise induced, atelectasis, blood pressure increased, and bronchitis [2].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 1 | December 22, 2025 |
| CA Canada | Health Canada | 1 | March 22, 2025 |
USUnited States· FDA
1 product
Uses
Uses temporarily relieves the following symptoms associated with sore mouth and sore throat • minor discomfort • irritated areas
How to take
CACanada· Health Canada
1 product
1 product on record with this regulator. Detailed label text (uses, dosage, side effects) is being ingested — the original document is linked under Sources [2].
Drug interactions
Known interactions involving Pectin. Select one for details. This list is informational and not a complete interaction checker.
Interaction data compiled from DDInter (academic, CC-BY). Severity classification only - this is not a complete interaction checker and not medical advice.
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 18d28b91-55a7-4d… · revised December 22, 2025 [PDF]
- [2]Health Canada (DPD) · 02245382 · revised March 22, 2025
- [3]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
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