BETAGAN vs PROPRANOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. BETAGAN and PROPRANOLOL 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	BETAGAN	PROPRANOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$2.72 /mL	~$2.49 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LEVOBUNOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE	PROPRANOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Allergan	Chartwell Rx
Dosage forms	Drops	Injectable, Tablet
Drug class	Beta-Adrenergic Blocker	Beta-Adrenergic Blocker
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 3 to 6 hours (plasma half-life, immediate-release, in healthy adults)
Treats	Open-Angle Glaucoma	Angina Pectoris, Esophageal and Gastric Varices, Heart Failure

betagan propranolol hydrochloride

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$2.72 /mL

~$2.49 /30

Type

Active ingredient

LEVOBUNOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE

PROPRANOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Allergan

Chartwell Rx

Dosage forms

Drops

Injectable, Tablet

Drug class

Beta-Adrenergic Blocker

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 3 to 6 hours (plasma half-life, immediate-release, in healthy adults)

Treats

Open-Angle Glaucoma

Angina Pectoris, Esophageal and Gastric Varices, Heart Failure

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Betagan and Propranolol Hydrochloride?

Betagan contains Levobunolol Hydrochloride, while Propranolol Hydrochloride contains Propranolol 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.