Guanfacine
Also known as: Intuniv · Paxneury · Guanfacine extended-release
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In short
In the European Union, guanfacine is indicated for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents 6 to 17 years old for whom stimulants are not suitable, not tolerated, or have been shown to be ineffective. It must be used as part of a comprehensive ADHD treatment programme, typically including psychological, educational, and social measures. In the United States, guanfacine tablets are indicated in the management of hypertension, and they may be given alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents, especially thiazide-type diuretics. The substance is also listed by the cited source as having an approved use for unspecified presentation of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
From: Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Intuniv — EPAR, 13/10/2026. © European Medicines Agency. · Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. · Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA) — EPAR. © European Medicines Agency.
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Codes
- RxNorm
- 40114 guanfacine
- EMA
- EMEA/H/C/003759, EMEA/H/C/006312
Official indications
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FDA (USA) Guanfacine
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Guanfacine tablets, USP are indicated in the management of hypertension. Guanfacine tablets, USP may be given alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents, especially thiazide-type diuretics.
Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Document date: 20260904 · Official document →
EMA (EU) Intuniv
Intuniv is indicated for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents 6 17 years old for whom stimulants are not suitable, not tolerated or have been shown to be ineffective. Intuniv must be used as a part of a comprehensive ADHD treatment programme, typically including psychological, educational and social measures.
Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Intuniv — EPAR, 13/10/2026. © European Medicines Agency.
Document date: 13/10/2026 · Official document →
Related terms in the cited sources
Has an official indication for
- ADHD (hyperkinetic disorders) Condition
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What is Guanfacine approved for in the European Union?
Intuniv is indicated for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents 6 17 years old for whom stimulants are not suitable, not tolerated or have been shown to be ineffective. Intuniv must be used as a part of a comprehensive ADHD treatment programme, typically including psychological, educational and social measures. (Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Intuniv — EPAR, 13/10/2026. © European Medicines Agency.)
Sources and attribution
- Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA) — EPAR. © European Medicines Agency.
- Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
- Names other than the official source titles: Anpheros translations and plain-language names, made with AI assistance and checked automatically; the source names are in English.
- This product uses publicly available data from the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services; NLM is not responsible for the product and does not endorse or recommend this or any other product.
- Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Intuniv — EPAR, 13/10/2026. © European Medicines Agency.
Anpheros Search catalog 2026.10.5, published 17 October 2026. About the data →
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