Schedule X
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Schedule X is a class of prescription drugs in India appearing as an appendix to the Drugs and
Cosmetics Rules introduced in 1945.These are drugs which cannot be purchased over the counter
without the prescription of a qualified doctor. Also, the retailer has to preserve the prescription for a
period of two years.[1]
Included drugs[edit]
The following are the Schedule X drugs mentioned in the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules
1945: Amobarbital, Amphetamine, Barbital, Cyclobarbital, Dexamphetamine, Ethchlorvynol, Glutethi
mide, Meprobamate, Methamphetamine, Methylphenidate, Methylphenobarbital, Phencyclidine, Phe
nmetrazine, Secobarbital.
The list of Schedule X drugs:
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Amobarbital
Amphetamine
Methylphenidate
Barbital
Methylphenobarbital
Cyclobarbital
Pentobarbital
Dexamphetamine
Phencyclidine
Ethclorvynol
Phenometrazine
Glutethimide
Meprobamate
Secobarbital
Ketamine
Methamphetamine
Tramadol [2][3]
Preparations containing the above substances are also covered by this Schedule.
Any stereoisometric form of the substance specified in this Schedule, any salt of the substance and
preparation containing such substances are also covered by this Schedule.