FDA label
What is nortriptyline used for?
The FDA-approved uses of nortriptyline, 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: “Nortriptyline hydrochloride is indicated for the relief of symptoms of depression.”
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Nortriptyline Hydrochloride, capsule
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. (ANDA075520). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Nortriptyline hydrochloride is indicated for the relief of symptoms of depression.
Endogenous depressions are more likely to be alleviated than are other depressive states.
Source: DailyMed label, set id aee2c1a1-d848-4c3b-8c6d-8a4f6ce94c28, version 11, effective July 15, 2026. NDC 51672-4001, one of 79 listings for this product.
Questions
What is nortriptyline used for?
The FDA label says: “Nortriptyline hydrochloride is indicated for the relief of symptoms of depression.”
What drug class is nortriptyline?
FDA lists nortriptyline in the Tricyclic Antidepressant 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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