FDA label

What is droxidopa used for?

The FDA-approved uses of droxidopa, 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: “Droxidopa capsules are indicated for the treatment of orthostatic dizziness, lightheadedness, or the “feeling that you are about to black out” in adult patients with symptomatic neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (nOH) caused by primary autonomic failure (Parkinson's disease [PD], multiple system atrophy, and pure autonomic failure), dopamine beta-hydroxylase deficiency, and non-diabetic autono...”

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Droxidopa, capsule

Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ANDA211726). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.

Droxidopa capsules are indicated for the treatment of orthostatic dizziness, lightheadedness, or the “feeling that you are about to black out” in adult patients with symptomatic neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (nOH) caused by primary autonomic failure (Parkinson's disease [PD], multiple system atrophy, and pure autonomic failure), dopamine beta-hydroxylase deficiency, and non-diabetic autonomic neuropathy. Effectiveness beyond 2 weeks of treatment has not been established. The continued effectiveness of droxidopa capsules should be assessed periodically.

Source: DailyMed label, set id c21ea27c-6e3b-4296-a118-c0b878cdf8f8, version 2, effective August 17, 2021. NDC 31722-010, one of 42 listings for this product.

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What is droxidopa used for?

The FDA label says: “Droxidopa capsules are indicated for the treatment of orthostatic dizziness, lightheadedness, or the “feeling that you are about to black out” in adult patients with symptomatic neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (nOH) caused by primary autonomic failure (Parkinson's disease [PD], multiple system atrophy, and pure autonomic failure), dopamine beta-hydroxylase deficiency, and non-diabetic autono...”

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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