FDA label
What is guanfacine used for?
The FDA-approved uses of guanfacine, 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: “Guanfacine extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as monotherapy and as adjunctive therapy to stimulant medications.”
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Guanfacine, tablet, extended release
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA), Inc. (ANDA219033). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Guanfacine extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as monotherapy and as adjunctive therapy to stimulant medications.
Source: DailyMed label, set id f4e3c976-8811-4388-92b3-d248d705f8b1, version 6, effective July 22, 2025. NDC 29300-460, one of 64 listings for this product.
Guanfacine, tablet
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Ajanta Pharma USA Inc. (ANDA217293). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Guanfacine tablets, USP are indicated in the management of hypertension. Guanfacine tablets, USP may be given alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents, especially thiazide-type diuretics.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 830c0be8-2137-46ee-94c6-aa048b7de35f, version 4, effective November 5, 2025. NDC 27241-242, one of 37 listings for this product.
Questions
What is guanfacine used for?
The FDA label says: “Guanfacine extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as monotherapy and as adjunctive therapy to stimulant medications.”
What drug class is guanfacine?
FDA lists guanfacine 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.