BETAPACE AF vs MEXITIL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. BETAPACE AF and MEXITIL 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	BETAPACE AF	MEXITIL
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$2.96 /30	~$8.44 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	SOTALOL HYDROCHLORIDE	MEXILETINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Legacy Pharma	Boehringer Ingelheim
Dosage forms	Tablet	Capsule
Drug class	Antiarrhythmic	Antiarrhythmic
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	about 12 hours (the label gives a mean elimination half-life of 12 hours)	—
Treats	Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Supraventricular Tachycardia	Diabetic Neuropathies, Ventricular Fibrillation, Ventricular Premature Complexes

betapace af mexitil

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$2.96 /30

~$8.44 /30

Type

Active ingredient

SOTALOL HYDROCHLORIDE

MEXILETINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Legacy Pharma

Boehringer Ingelheim

Dosage forms

Tablet

Capsule

Drug class

Antiarrhythmic

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 12 hours (the label gives a mean elimination half-life of 12 hours)

—

Treats

Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Supraventricular Tachycardia

Diabetic Neuropathies, Ventricular Fibrillation, Ventricular Premature Complexes

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Betapace Af or Mexitil?

Betapace Af costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $2.96 vs $8.44 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 Betapace Af and Mexitil?

Betapace Af contains Sotalol Hydrochloride, while Mexitil contains Mexiletine 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.