SPL Set ID: 2b75c20c-9dcc-4a63-854a-e9cdd2d7c1fb
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Clonidine hydrochloride USP is a centrally acting alpha-agonist hypotensive agent available as tablets for oral administration in three dosage strengths: 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg and 0.3 mg. The 0.1 mg tablet is equivalent to 0.087 mg of the free base. The inactive ingredients are corn starch, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, in addition 0.1 mg and 0.2 mg contains D&C Yellow No. 10, 0.1 mg and 0.3 mg contains FD&C Blue No. 1, and 0.3 mg contains FD&C Blue No. 2. Clonidine hydrochloride is an imidazoline derivative and exists as a mesomeric compound. The chemical name is 2-(2,6-dichlorophenylamino)-2-imidazoline hydrochloride. The following is the structural formula: Clonidine hydrochloride is an odorless, bitter, white or almost white crystalline powder. Soluble in water and ethanol, slightly soluble in chloroform. Chemical Structure