Ericlon Tablet

Ericlon Tablet is a clonidine tablet made by Eridanus Healthcare for adults who need prescription blood pressure or heart-related treatment. Each Ericlon Tablet contains clonidine in the strength shown on the package label, and clonidine is an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that helps lower blood pressure. It is used to treat hypertension and may also be prescribed for other doctor-directed uses when a tablet form is appropriate. Because clonidine can affect the nervous system as well as the heart and blood vessels, Ericlon Tablet should be used exactly as prescribed.

How it works: Clonidine works by reducing nerve signals from the brain that tell the body to tighten blood vessels and raise heart rate. In tablet form, Ericlon Tablet is swallowed and then absorbed, helping lower blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels and reducing the body’s stress response.

Ericlon Tablet is a standard oral tablet, so it is suited for patients who can swallow tablets and need a medicine that can be adjusted by the prescriber over time. Since there are no other Ericlon strengths or forms listed, this product should be understood as the brand’s tablet presentation at the labeled strength, which a doctor may choose based on the patient’s blood pressure needs and how they respond to clonidine. Some people may feel drowsiness, dry mouth, or blood pressure lowering after taking it, so the exact schedule should be individualized.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Blood pressure control when a doctor prescribes clonidine tablets
• Doctor-directed treatment for certain sympathetic overactivity conditions
• Possible off-label use only when specifically prescribed by a clinician

• Swallow Ericlon Tablet whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same times each day to help keep blood levels steady.
• You can take it with or without food if your prescriber does not give different instructions.
• Do not suddenly stop taking Ericlon Tablet, because blood pressure can rise quickly if it is discontinued too fast.
• If you miss a dose, take it when remembered unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up without medical advice.

Each Ericlon Tablet provides clonidine in the exact strength printed on the carton and blister pack. Your doctor decides how many tablets to take and how often, which may be once daily or divided into multiple doses depending on the patient and the prescribed regimen; there is no one-size-fits-all dose. The maximum daily amount depends on the prescribed strength and your clinical response, so follow the prescription label and your doctor’s instructions exactly.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Clonidine may include:

• Drowsiness or sleepiness, which can be noticeable with clonidine tablets
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when standing up
• Fatigue or low energy
• Constipation
• Headache
• Slow heart rate

• Ericlon Tablet can cause drowsiness, so use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Avoid alcohol unless your doctor says it is safe, because alcohol can worsen sleepiness and dizziness.
• Tell your clinician if you have heart disease, slow heart rate, fainting history, kidney problems, or low blood pressure.
• Do not stop Ericlon Tablet suddenly; abrupt discontinuation can cause dangerous rebound hypertension.
• Use extra caution if you take other medicines that lower blood pressure or slow the heart rate.
• Stand up slowly from sitting or lying positions to reduce the risk of falls from blood pressure changes.
• Tell your prescriber if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning surgery, because clonidine may require special guidance.

• Other blood pressure medicines, including diuretics, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, and calcium channel blockers
• Alcohol and other medicines that cause sleepiness, such as opioids, benzodiazepines, or sleep aids
• Heart-rate-lowering medicines such as digoxin or certain antiarrhythmics
• Tricyclic antidepressants, which can reduce clonidine’s effect in some patients
• Narcotics or sedatives, which may increase drowsiness and dizziness

Store Ericlon Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box of 10 tablets, away from moisture, heat, and light.