ACTRON vs CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ACTRON and CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE 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	ACTRON	CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$193.86 /30	~$1.05 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	KETOPROFEN	CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Bayer Pharms	Actavis Elizabeth
Dosage forms	Tablet	Injectable, Tablet, Tablet, extended release
Drug class	—	Central Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 12 to 16 hours
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea, Osteoarthritis	Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea

actron clonidine hydrochloride

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$193.86 /30

~$1.05 /30

Type

Active ingredient

KETOPROFEN

CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Bayer Pharms

Actavis Elizabeth

Dosage forms

Tablet

Injectable, Tablet, Tablet, extended release

Drug class

—

Central Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 12 to 16 hours

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea, Osteoarthritis

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Actron or Clonidine Hydrochloride?

Clonidine Hydrochloride costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $1.05 vs $193.86 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Actron and Clonidine Hydrochloride?

Actron contains Ketoprofen, while Clonidine Hydrochloride contains Clonidine Hydrochloride — 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.