242 Pill — YELLOW ROUND, 6mm — Clonidine
| Imprint | 242 |
|---|---|
| Colour | YELLOW |
| Shape | ROUND |
| Size | 6 |
| Strength | CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE 0.2 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet, Extended Release |
| Manufacturer | Actavis Pharma, Inc. |
| NDC | 0228-4242 |
| Schedule | — |
| Availability | — |
| Ingredients | CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE[CLONIDINE] |
What does this imprint mean?
The imprint "242" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.
Active ingredient
Clonidine
Uses and warnings
Drug class"A centrally acting alpha-agonist hypotensive agent" that "stimulates alpha-adrenoreceptors in the brain stem," producing "reduced sympathetic outflow from the central nervous system" and a resulting...
Read the full drug profile →How to identify this pill
- • Check the imprint matches exactly: "242".
- • Confirm the colour (YELLOW) and shape (ROUND).
- • Compare the size (6) against a ruler if possible.
- • When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.
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Official references
Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file dff58f34-1078-493b-9cb4-6fb8c04cb606.xml