FDA label
What is clonidine used for?
The FDA-approved uses of clonidine, 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: “Clonidine hydrochloride is indicated in the treatment of hypertension. Clonidine hydrochloride may be employed alone or concomitantly with other antihypertensive agents.”
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Clonidine Hydrochloride, tablet
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ANDA091368). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Clonidine hydrochloride is indicated in the treatment of hypertension. Clonidine hydrochloride may be employed alone or concomitantly with other antihypertensive agents.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 61b56917-1442-4068-86d8-0e5a5a59e612, version 7, effective September 29, 2026. NDC 62332-054, one of 130 listings for this product.
Clonidine Hydrochloride, tablet, extended release
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Ajanta Pharma USA Inc. (ANDA209686). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Clonidine hydrochloride extended-release is indicated for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as monotherapy and as adjunctive therapy to stimulant medications.
Source: DailyMed label, set id df80255e-f942-4d9f-8edd-cc95795772cb, version 9, effective October 31, 2025. NDC 27241-108, one of 10 listings for this product.
Clonidine, patch
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ANDA076166). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Clonidine transdermal system is indicated in the treatment of hypertension. It may be employed alone or concomitantly with other antihypertensive agents.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 7adfc439-e6d0-4593-87dd-0eef36d33c6d, version 13, effective June 23, 2026. NDC 0378-0871, one of 6 listings for this product.
Questions
What is clonidine used for?
The FDA label says: “Clonidine hydrochloride is indicated in the treatment of hypertension. Clonidine hydrochloride may be employed alone or concomitantly with other antihypertensive agents.”
What drug class is clonidine?
FDA lists clonidine in the Central alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist 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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