`search_drug_labels`

Pack: fda · Endpoint: https://gateway.pipeworx.io/fda/mcp

Search FDA drug labeling for indications, warnings, dosage, and adverse reactions. Returns relevant label sections. Use to check drug safety profiles, contraindications, or usage guidelines.

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
`query`	string	yes	Search query (e.g., a drug brand name, generic name, or active ingredient)
`limit`	number	no	Number of results to return (default 5, max 100)

Example call

Arguments

{
  "query": "metformin",
  "limit": 5
}

curl

curl -X POST https://gateway.pipeworx.io/fda/mcp \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"tools/call","params":{"name":"search_drug_labels","arguments":{"query":"metformin","limit":5}}}'

TypeScript (@pipeworx/sdk)

import { Pipeworx } from '@pipeworx/sdk';
const pipeworx = new Pipeworx();

const result = await pipeworx.call('search_drug_labels', {
  "query": "metformin",
  "limit": 5
});

More examples

{
  "query": "lisinopril"
}

Response shape

Always returns: query, total, limit, results

Field	Type	Description
`query`	string	The search query used
`total`	number	Total number of matching drug labels
`limit`	number	Maximum results returned
`results`	array	Array of drug label records

Full JSON Schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "query": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "The search query used"
    },
    "total": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Total number of matching drug labels"
    },
    "limit": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Maximum results returned"
    },
    "results": {
      "type": "array",
      "description": "Array of drug label records",
      "items": {
        "type": "object",
        "properties": {
          "id": {
            "type": "string",
            "description": "Label unique identifier"
          },
          "brand_name": {
            "type": [
              "string",
              "null"
            ],
            "description": "Drug brand name"
          },
          "generic_name": {
            "type": [
              "string",
              "null"
            ],
            "description": "Drug generic name"
          },
          "manufacturer": {
            "type": [
              "string",
              "null"
            ],
            "description": "Drug manufacturer name"
          },
          "product_type": {
            "type": [
              "string",
              "null"
            ],
            "description": "Product type (e.g., HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG)"
          },
          "route": {
            "type": [
              "string",
              "null"
            ],
            "description": "Route of administration"
          },
          "substances": {
            "type": "array",
            "description": "Active substance names",
            "items": {
              "type": "string"
            }
          },
          "indications_and_usage": {
            "type": [
              "string",
              "null"
            ],
            "description": "Indications and usage information"
          },
          "warnings": {
            "type": [
              "string",
              "null"
            ],
            "description": "Warning information"
          },
          "dosage_and_administration": {
            "type": [
              "string",
              "null"
            ],
            "description": "Dosage and administration guidance"
          },
          "adverse_reactions": {
            "type": [
              "string",
              "null"
            ],
            "description": "Adverse reactions information"
          },
          "contraindications": {
            "type": [
              "string",
              "null"
            ],
            "description": "Contraindications"
          },
          "description": {
            "type": [
              "string",
              "null"
            ],
            "description": "Product description"
          }
        },
        "required": [
          "id"
        ]
      }
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "query",
    "total",
    "limit",
    "results"
  ]
}

Connect

Add this to your MCP client config, or use one-click install buttons:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fda": {
      "url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/fda/mcp"
    }
  }
}

See Getting Started for client-specific install steps.

search_drug_labels