Schedule H1 Drug List
Schedule H1 refers to a drug classification system in India under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. This classification system regulates and controls the distribution, sale, and use of certain potent and habit-forming drugs to prevent misuse and abuse.
Schedule H1 drugs include medications that are considered to have a high potential for abuse and addiction. These drugs are subjected to stricter regulations compared to medications in lower schedules.
Schedule H1 Drugs List
- Alprazolam
- Balofloxacin
- Buprenorphine
- Capreomycin
- Cefdinir
- Cefditoren
- Cefepime
- Cefetamet
- Cefixime
- Cefoperazone
- Cefotaxime
- Cefpirome
- Cefpodoxime
- Ceftazidime
- Ceftibuten
- Ceftizoxime
- Ceftriaxone
- Chlorodiazepoxide
- Clofazimine Sodium
- Codeine
- Cycloserine
- Diazepam
- Diphenoxylate
- Doripenam
- Ertapenem
- Ethambutol Hydrochloride
- Ethionamide
- Feropenam
- Gemifloxacin
- Imipenem
- Isoniazide
- Levofloxacin
- Meropenem
- Midazolam
- Moxifloxacin
- Nitrazepam
- Para-aminosalicylate
- Pentazocine
- Prulifloxacin
- Pyrazinamide
- Rifabutin
- Rifampicin
- Sparfloxacin
- Thiacetazone
- Tramadol
- Zolpidem
Some Common Schedule H1 drugs
| Drug Name | Purpose/Indication |
|---|---|
| Morphine | Pain relief, anesthesia |
| Oxycodone | Pain relief |
| Codeine | Pain relief, cough suppression |
| Tramadol | Pain relief |
| Diazepam | Anxiety disorders, muscle spasms, alcohol withdrawal |
| Alprazolam | Anxiety disorders, panic disorders |
| Lorazepam | Anxiety disorders, insomnia |
| Zolpidem | Insomnia |
| Methylphenidate | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy |
| Dextroamphetamine | ADHD, narcolepsy |
| Methamphetamine | ADHD, narcolepsy, obesity (rarely prescribed) |