Venlafaxine (Odiven, Odiven Xr)
Venlafaxine
Zydus Healthcare (Pty) Ltd
Registration
- Applicant
- Zydus Healthcare (Pty) Ltd
- Registrations
- 6
- Schedule source
- Consolidated Schedules 06 July 2026
Variants
| Product | Strength and form | Registration | Status | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odiven 37,5 EACH TABLET CONTAINS VENLAFAXINE 37,5 mg | 37,5 | 41044041/1.2/0440 | Registered | S5 | None |
| Odiven 50 EACH TABLET CONTAINS VENLAFAXINE 50,0 mg | 50 | 41044141/1.2/0441 | Registered | S5 | None |
| Odiven 75 EACH TABLET CONTAINS VENLAFAXINE 75,0 mg | 75 | 41044241/1.2/0442 | Registered | S5 | None |
| Odiven xr 37,5 EACH CAPSULE CONTAINS VENLAFAXINE HYDROCHLORIDE EQUIVALENT TO VENLAFAXINE 37,5 mg | 37,5Extended-release capsule | 54007254/1.2/0072Approved 10 September 2024 | Registered | S5 | PIPIL |
| Odiven xr 75 EACH CAPSULE CONTAINS VENLAFAXINE HYDROCHLORIDE EQUIVALENT TO VENLAFAXINE 75,0 mg | 75Extended-release capsule | 54007354/1.2/0073Approved 10 September 2024 | Registered | S5 | PIPIL |
| Odiven xr 150 EACH CAPSULE CONTAINS VENLAFAXINE HYDROCHLORIDE EQUIVALENT TO VENLAFAXINE 150,0 mg | 150Extended-release capsule | 54007454/1.2/0074Approved 10 September 2024 | Registered | S5 | PIPIL |
Regulatory status
Where S5 sits on the scale
Prescription-only, with tighter controls on repeats.
Schedule 5 medicines need a prescription, and repeat dispensing is capped at six months in total; the prescriber must state upfront how many times, and at what intervals, it may be repeated. Extra limits apply to some uses: if it is being used for its anxiolytic, antidepressant, tranquillising or analgesic properties, it cannot be prescribed for longer than six months without a further consultation. 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 S5, matched to the Consolidated Schedules by ingredient, confidence high.
Who may supply: A pharmacist dispensing 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); manufacturers and wholesalers may supply people who may lawfully possess it.
Consolidated Schedules listings for Venlafaxine
S5: Venlafaxine
Consolidated Schedules 06 July 2026, line 9761
Pharmacological class: Psychoanaleptics (antidepressants). (class 1.2)
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.
1-[2-(Dimethylamino)-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethyl]cyclohexan-1-ol
Drag to rotate. Structure from PubChem CID 5656.
SAHPRA documents
Schedule Verification
This medication's schedule (S5) has been verified from official SAHPRA documents with 90% confidence.
These documents are provided by SAHPRA for informational purposes. Always consult with a healthcare professional for medical advice.