BETAGAN vs TRANDATE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. BETAGAN and TRANDATE 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	TRANDATE
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$2.72 /mL	~$4.36 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LEVOBUNOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE	LABETALOL HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Allergan	Sebela Ireland Ltd
Dosage forms	Drops	Tablet
Drug class	Beta-Adrenergic Blocker	Beta-Adrenergic Blocker
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 6 to 8 hours after an oral dose (about 5.5 hours after an intravenous dose)
Treats	Open-Angle Glaucoma	Angina Pectoris, Heart Failure, Malignant Hypertension

betagan trandate

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$2.72 /mL

~$4.36 /30

Type

Active ingredient

LEVOBUNOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE

LABETALOL HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Allergan

Sebela Ireland Ltd

Dosage forms

Drops

Tablet

Drug class

Beta-Adrenergic Blocker

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 6 to 8 hours after an oral dose (about 5.5 hours after an intravenous dose)

Treats

Open-Angle Glaucoma

Angina Pectoris, Heart Failure, Malignant Hypertension

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Betagan and Trandate?

Betagan contains Levobunolol Hydrochloride, while Trandate contains Labetalol 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.