DURACLON vs IGALMI

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. DURACLON and IGALMI 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	DURACLON	IGALMI
Rating	68/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$1.05 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE	DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Mylan Institutional	Bioxcel
Dosage forms	Injectable	Film
Drug class	Central Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist	Central Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	about 12 to 16 hours	—
Treats	Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea	Pain, Psychomotor Agitation

duraclon igalmi

Rating

68/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$1.05 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE

DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Mylan Institutional

Bioxcel

Dosage forms

Injectable

Film

Drug class

Central Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 12 to 16 hours

—

Treats

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea

Pain, Psychomotor Agitation

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Duraclon and Igalmi?

Duraclon contains Clonidine Hydrochloride, while Igalmi contains Dexmedetomidine 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.