Generic and Brand Names for Propranolol
The generic name is propranolol (or propranolol hydrochloride), and common brand names include Inderal, Inderal LA, InnoPran XL, and Hemangeol 1.
Generic Name
- Propranolol hydrochloride is the chemical/generic name for this beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agent 1
Brand Names
United States Market:
- Inderal (immediate-release tablets)
- Inderal LA (long-acting formulation) 2
- InnoPran XL (extended-release)
- Hemangeol™ (oral solution specifically FDA-approved for infantile hemangiomas, 4.28 mg/mL concentration) 3
International Brand Names:
- Avlocardyl
- Deralin
- Dociton
- Inderalici
- Sumial
- Anaprilium
- Bedranol SR (manufactured by Sandoz) 4
Available Formulations
The drug is commercially available in multiple forms 1:
- Immediate-release tablets
- Extended-release capsules (60 mg, 80 mg, 120 mg, 160 mg)
- Oral solutions (generic 5 mg/5 mL preparation is recommended for pediatric use to minimize dosing errors) 3
Clinical Note on Generic vs. Brand
There is no therapeutic advantage to prescribing brand-name formulations over generic propranolol, as treatment efficacy is deemed similar 3. The generic 5 mg/5 mL oral solution is significantly more cost-effective than Hemangeol™ (£18.50 vs. $612.76 for comparable volumes) and is the preferred formulation in the UK 3.