Clonidine
Sold as Equi-menoglo, Equi-migraine, Catapres, Catapres '300', Menograine, Clonidine hydrochloride lennon
N-(2,6-Dichlorophenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-amine
Drag to rotate. Structure from PubChem CID 2803.
Background
Registration
- Applicants
- 3
- Registrations
- 7
- Schedule source
- SAHPRA documentation
Applicants and registrations
| Applicant | Brands | Dosages | Registrations | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Pharmaceutical (Pty) LtdCancelled | Equi-menoglo, Equi-migraine | drops | 350399, 350400 | Not determined | None |
| Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd û Ferndale | Catapres, Catapres '300' | 150 | H0532, H0533 | Not determined | None |
| Pharmacare limited û woodmeadCertificate held by Pharmacare limited2 of 3 cancelled | Menograine, Clonidine hydrochloride lennon | 25 μg, 150 mcg -, 300 mcg - | M0041, M0060, M0061 | S2 | PIPIL |
Variants
| Product | Strength and form | Registration | Status | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equi-menoglo drops EACH 0,50 ml DROPS CONTAIN CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE 25,0 ug | Drops | 35039935/7.1.3/0399 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
| Equi-migraine drops EACH 0,50 ml DROPS CONTAIN CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE 25,0 ug | Drops | 35040035/7.3/0400 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
| Catapres 150 EACH TABLET CONTAINS CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE A 150 MCG | 150 | H0532 | Old Medicine | Not determined | None |
| Catapres '300' EACH TABLET CONTAINS CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE A 300 MCG | Not listed | H0533 | Old Medicine | Not determined | None |
| Menograine EACH TABLET CONTAINS CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE 25 ug | 25 μgTablets | M0041M/7.3/41Approved 24 November 2022 | Registered | S2 | PIPIL |
| Clonidine hydrochloride tablets 150 MCG - lennon EACH TABLET CONTAINS CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE 150 mcg | 150 mcg -Tablets | M0060M/7.1.3/60 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
| Clonidine hydrochloride tablets 300 MCG - lennon EACH TABLET CONTAINS CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE 300 mcg | 300 mcg -Tablets | M0061M/7.1.3/61 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
Regulatory status
Where S2 sits on the scale
A pharmacist can sell it directly, without a prescription.
Schedule 2 medicines sit behind the pharmacy counter. A pharmacist can decide to sell one of these directly, using their own professional judgement, without a doctor's prescription. It can also be dispensed against a prescription like the higher tiers, in which case the usual repeat limits apply. A child under 12 may only be sold a Schedule 2 substance on a prescription, or on a written order that names the purpose and carries a signature the seller recognises. Even though it cannot be advertised to the public in the ordinary sense, its price, name, pack size and strength can still be told to the public, as long as nothing links it to what it treats.
Schedule S2, read from the product's PI-PIL leaflet.
The Consolidated Schedules list this ingredient up to S3; the leaflet's S2 applies to this product.
Who may supply: Only a pharmacist, pharmacist intern or supervised pharmacist's assistant may sell it without a prescription. It may otherwise be dispensed by a pharmacist against a written or verbal prescription from an authorised prescriber; a veterinarian, who may also prescribe, compound or dispense it directly; a medical practitioner or dentist, who may prescribe it and may compound or dispense it directly only if licensed under section 22C(1)(a); and, for animal treatment, a person practising a para-veterinary profession, on a veterinarian's written or verbal instruction.
Consolidated Schedules listings for Clonidine hydrochloride
S3: Clonidine
- except when intended for the prevention of migraine.
Consolidated Schedules 06 July 2026, line 3340
S2: Clonidine
- when intended for the prevention of migraine.
Consolidated Schedules 06 July 2026, line 1756
Pharmacological class: Migraine preparations. (class 7.3)
This is an informational summary of the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 and its 2017 General Regulations. It is not medical advice and not legal advice. Always check the medicine's label, which carries the schedule number inside a square border, or ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.
SAHPRA documents
Schedule Verification
Menograine, Pharmacare limited û woodmead is scheduled S2 in its official SAHPRA documents, read with 90% confidence.
These documents are provided by SAHPRA for informational purposes. Always consult with a healthcare professional for medical advice.