FDA label
What is Xanax used for?
Xanax contains alprazolam. The FDA-approved uses below are 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: “XANAX is indicated for the: acute treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults; treatment of panic disorder (PD), with or without agoraphobia in adults.”
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Xanax, tablet
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Viatris Specialty LLC (NDA018276). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
XANAX is indicated for the:
- acute treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults.
- treatment of panic disorder (PD), with or without agoraphobia in adults.
Source: DailyMed label, set id bb5cf72e-3a41-41a8-9a38-80f974eca33f, version 5, effective April 15, 2024. NDC 58151-452, one of 7 listings for this product.
Xanax, tablet, extended release
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Viatris Specialty LLC (NDA021434). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
XANAX XR is indicated for the treatment of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia, in adults.
Source: DailyMed label, set id c8990714-c2f5-4b0c-9f1c-91d77156d962, version 27, effective April 12, 2023. NDC 58151-505, one of 2 listings for this product.
Questions
What is Xanax used for?
The FDA label says: “XANAX is indicated for the: acute treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults; treatment of panic disorder (PD), with or without agoraphobia in adults.”
What drug class is Xanax?
FDA lists alprazolam in the Benzodiazepine 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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