Schedule H1 Drug List
Schedule H1 refers to a classification of drugs in India under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. This classification system is aimed at regulating and controlling 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) |