Substance / Medication

Formaldehyde

Overview

Active Ingredient
formaldehyde
RxNorm CUI
4530

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Administration details including route, dosing schedules, preparation instructions, and contraindications are pending physician authorship.

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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A Monte Carlo simulation and meta-analysis of health risk due to formaldehyde exposure at different seasons of the year in various indoor environments.
Khoshakhlagh Amir Hossein, Ghobakhloo Safiye, Al Sulaie Saleh et al. · Sci Total Environ · 2025
PMID: 39874876Meta-Analysis
Health risk assessment from inhalation exposure to indoor formaldehyde: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Khoshakhlagh Amir Hossein, Mohammadzadeh Mahdiyeh, Ghobakhloo Safiye et al. · J Hazard Mater · 2024
PMID: 38678702Meta-Analysis
The impact of genetic polymorphism for detecting genotoxicity in workers occupationally exposed to formaldehyde: A systematic review.
Pinto Thiago Guedes, Muniz Renno Ana Claudia, Cury Patricia Ramos et al. · Toxicol Ind Health · 2024
PMID: 39244648Meta-Analysis
Human exposure to formaldehyde and health risk assessment: a 46-year systematic literature review.
Khoshakhlagh Amir Hossein, Mohammadzadeh Mahdiyeh, Sicard Pierre et al. · Environ Geochem Health · 2024
PMID: 38724672Meta-Analysis
Inhalational exposure to formaldehyde, carcinogenic, and non-carcinogenic risk assessment: A systematic review.
Khoshakhlagh Amir Hossein, Mohammadzadeh Mahdiyeh, Manafi Seyede Somayeh et al. · Environ Pollut · 2023
PMID: 37236589Meta-Analysis
Indoor formaldehyde levels in residences, schools, and offices in China in the past 30 years: A systematic review.
Fang Lin, Liu Ningrui, Liu Wei et al. · Indoor Air · 2022
PMID: 36305078Meta-Analysis
The exposure to formaldehyde in industries and health care centers: A systematic review and probabilistic health risk assessment.
Soltanpour Zahra, Mohammadian Yousef, Fakhri Yadolah · Environ Res · 2022
PMID: 34563530Meta-Analysis
Occupational scenarios and exposure assessment to formaldehyde: A systematic review.
Cammalleri Vittoria, Pocino Roberta Noemi, Marotta Daniela et al. · Indoor Air · 2022
PMID: 34708443Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Formaldehyde and Brain Disorders: A Meta-Analysis and Bioinformatics Approach.
Rana Iemaan, Rieswijk Linda, Steinmaus Craig et al. · Neurotox Res · 2021
PMID: 33400181Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Risk profile, common and serious adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions are pending physician authorship.

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Formaldehyde (substance)
SNOMED CT
111095003
UMLS CUI
C0016564
RxNorm CUI
4530

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 1 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

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Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.