CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE vs MECLOMEN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 11, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE and MECLOMEN are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE	MECLOMEN
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$1.05 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE	MECLOFENAMATE SODIUM
Manufacturer	Actavis Elizabeth	Parke Davis
Dosage forms	Injectable, Tablet, Tablet, extended release	Capsule
Drug class	Central Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 12 to 16 hours	—
Treats	Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea	Dysmenorrhea, Gout, Inflammation

clonidine hydrochloride meclomen

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$1.05 /30

—

Type

Active ingredient

CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE

MECLOFENAMATE SODIUM

Manufacturer

Actavis Elizabeth

Parke Davis

Dosage forms

Injectable, Tablet, Tablet, extended release

Capsule

Drug class

Central Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 12 to 16 hours

—

Treats

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea

Dysmenorrhea, Gout, Inflammation

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Clonidine Hydrochloride and Meclomen?

Clonidine Hydrochloride contains Clonidine Hydrochloride, while Meclomen contains Meclofenamate Sodium — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.