FDA-filed SPL labeling · retrieved through openFDA

Propranolol

Propranolol is a beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure, angina, irregular heart rhythms, essential tremor, and to prevent migraines, with specific formulations also approved for infantile hemangioma and hypertrophic subaortic stenosis.

Brand names HemangeolInderalInnoPranInderal LaInderal XL +1 more
Drug classes ⓘ Adrenergic Beta-antagonists
Rx Forms 5 Routes Oral · Intravenous
Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Reviewed by Last reviewed Jul 10, 2026
🧬 Where this information comes from Click to expand

The clinical label records used on this page are FDA-filed Structured Product Labeling (SPL) retrieved through openFDA. We identified 140 clinical label sets within the page’s selected clinical scope after exact ingredient or ingredient-combination matching and applicable route/form matching. Forms, routes, brands, labelers, strengths, and NDC product-record counts are built separately from matching FDA National Drug Code Directory records. The linked DailyMed document is a representative official source for verification, not the page’s only clinical source. View the linked label on DailyMed →

At a glance
Linked label effectiveDec 9, 2024
Clinical labels in scope ⓘ140
AvailabilityRx
Earliest approval/marketing year ⓘ1967
FDA-listed product records ⓘ596
Boxed warningNone found in compared labels
How we combine label and product data →
⭐ Propranolol at a glance The quick version — the full detail is in the Patient Information Guide below.
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HelloPharmacist Editorial Team Bottom Line
Propranolol is a well-established beta-blocker that treats high blood pressure, angina, irregular heart rhythms, essential tremor, and prevents migraines, with specific formulations approved for infantile hemangioma. It works by slowing the heart and reducing its workload, but it must never be stopped suddenly — always taper under your doctor's guidance. Make sure your care team knows all your other medications and health conditions, especially asthma or diabetes, before starting propranolol.
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📖 Propranolol: Patient Information Guide

A plain-language walkthrough of Propranolol — what it treats, how it works, how it’s taken, side effects, warnings and interactions. Tap any section to expand it.

🎯What it's used for▾

Propranolol is a nonselective beta-blocker available in multiple forms and brands, each with specific approved uses.

  • High blood pressure: All oral formulations — tablets, oral solution, extended-release capsules (including Inderal LA, InnoPran XL, and Inderal XL) — are approved to lower blood pressure. Not for hypertensive emergencies.
  • Angina pectoris (chest pain from coronary artery disease): Oral tablets, oral solution, Inderal LA, and generic extended-release capsules reduce how often angina occurs and improve exercise tolerance.
  • Atrial fibrillation (irregular heart rhythm): Oral tablets and oral solution help control the heart rate when it is too fast.
  • Heart attack (myocardial infarction): Oral tablets and oral solution reduce cardiovascular death risk in clinically stable patients who have survived a heart attack.
  • Migraine prevention: Oral tablets, oral solution, Inderal LA, and generic extended-release capsules prevent migraines — not used to treat a migraine once it starts.
  • Essential tremor: Oral tablets and oral solution reduce the amplitude (size) of involuntary rhythmic shaking, usually in the hands. Not for tremor caused by Parkinson's disease.
  • Hypertrophic subaortic stenosis (thickened heart muscle obstructing blood flow): Inderal LA, generic extended-release capsules, and oral solution improve functional status in symptomatic patients.
  • Infantile hemangioma: Hemangeol oral solution is specifically approved for proliferating infantile hemangioma requiring systemic therapy in infants.
  • Cardiac arrhythmias (IV use only): Intravenous propranolol is reserved for life-threatening arrhythmias — including supraventricular tachycardias, certain ventricular tachycardias, and arrhythmias from digitalis toxicity — typically in hospital settings.
⚙️How it works▾

Propranolol blocks both types of beta-adrenergic receptors (beta-1 and beta-2). Blocking beta-1 receptors in the heart slows heart rate, reduces the force of contractions, and lowers blood pressure — which decreases the oxygen demand on the heart during activity. In arrhythmias, blocking these receptors also slows abnormal electrical conduction through the heart. Blocking beta-2 receptors in the airways and blood vessels can cause narrowing, which is why it can trigger breathing problems in people with asthma.

The exact mechanisms behind its migraine-preventing and tremor-reducing effects are not fully established, though beta receptors in brain blood vessels and peripheral nerves are thought to play a role.

💊How it's taken▾

Propranolol dosing varies significantly by form and condition, and your prescriber will individualize your dose based on your response. Do not switch between immediate-release and extended-release formulations without guidance — they are not interchangeable milligram-for-milligram.

  • Immediate-release tablets and oral solution: Typically taken multiple times per day. Eating a protein-rich meal can increase absorption by about 50%.
  • Extended-release capsules (Inderal LA and generics): Taken once daily.
  • InnoPran XL / Inderal XL: Taken once daily at bedtime, consistently either with or without food — do not alternate.
  • Hemangeol oral solution (infants): Given twice daily, at least 9 hours apart, during or right after a feeding. Skip a dose if the child is not eating or is vomiting. Dosing is weight-based and adjusted as the child grows.
  • IV (intravenous): Administered in a hospital under continuous monitoring; transfer to oral therapy as soon as possible.
🤒Side effects — in detail▾

Propranolol is generally well tolerated, but some side effects are common — especially when starting treatment or increasing the dose.

  • Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
  • Low blood pressure (hypotension)
  • Fatigue, weakness, or lethargy
  • Dizziness or lightheadedness
  • Nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, diarrhea, or constipation
  • Vivid dreams, insomnia, or sleep disturbances
  • Cold hands or feet (Raynaud-type circulation changes)
  • Bronchospasm (airway tightening — especially in people with lung disease)

Seek medical attention right away for signs of severe allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, swelling, hives), worsening heart failure (increasing shortness of breath, leg swelling), serious skin reactions (blistering, peeling), or an unusually slow or irregular heartbeat.

⚠️Warnings & precautions▾
  • Do not stop suddenly: Abrupt discontinuation — especially in patients with angina — can trigger worsening chest pain or heart attack. Always taper under medical supervision.
  • Asthma and lung disease: Propranolol can provoke bronchospasm and is generally contraindicated in bronchial asthma. Use with great caution in chronic bronchitis or emphysema.
  • Diabetes and low blood sugar: Propranolol can hide the early warning signs (rapid heart rate, shakiness) of hypoglycemia, making it harder to detect dangerously low blood sugar — especially in insulin-dependent diabetics and in fasting or exercising patients.
  • Thyroid disorders: Propranolol can mask signs of hyperthyroidism. Stopping it abruptly in someone with thyroid disease can trigger thyroid storm — a dangerous escalation of hyperthyroid symptoms.
  • Heart failure: Propranolol can worsen heart failure in some patients. It should be used cautiously and only under close supervision in those with a history of heart failure.
  • Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome: Propranolol can cause severe slow heart rate in patients with this condition and has required pacemaker treatment in some cases.
  • Serious skin reactions: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (severe, life-threatening skin conditions) have been reported — seek care immediately for severe rash or skin peeling.
🔀What it interacts with▾

Propranolol is processed by several liver enzymes and interacts with a wide range of medications — always tell your pharmacist and doctor about everything you take.

  • Antidepressants (fluoxetine, paroxetine, fluvoxamine): Inhibit propranolol's metabolism, raising its blood levels and increasing side effects.
  • Amiodarone, quinidine (heart rhythm drugs): Significantly increase propranolol exposure; quinidine can cause 2–3 times higher propranolol levels.
  • Calcium channel blockers (nicardipine, nisoldipine, nifedipine): Increase propranolol levels; use with caution.
  • Rifampin, phenytoin, phenobarbital, and cigarette smoking: Speed up propranolol's breakdown, lowering its levels and potentially reducing effectiveness. Smoking alone can increase clearance by up to 77%.
  • Theophylline (lung medication): Propranolol slows theophylline clearance by 30–52%, raising theophylline levels.
  • Rizatriptan and zolmitriptan (migraine drugs): Propranolol significantly raises their blood levels — dose adjustments may be needed.
  • Warfarin (blood thinner): Propranolol increases warfarin's bioavailability and can prolong clotting time — monitor closely.
  • Alcohol: Can increase propranolol blood levels.
  • Cholestyramine and colestipol (cholesterol drugs): Can decrease propranolol absorption by up to 50% — separate doses if possible.

This is not a complete list of interactions. Always talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

📋Before taking it▾
  • Do not take if you have cardiogenic shock, a resting slow heart rate (sinus bradycardia), heart block greater than first degree, or bronchial asthma, or if you are allergic to propranolol.
  • Asthma or chronic lung disease: Propranolol can trigger bronchospasm — tell your doctor about any breathing conditions.
  • Diabetes: Propranolol can hide low blood sugar warning signs; careful glucose monitoring is essential.
  • Thyroid disease: Discuss with your doctor before starting or stopping propranolol.
  • Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome: Propranolol carries a risk of severe slow heart rate in this condition.
  • Heart failure: Use only under close supervision; propranolol can worsen heart failure in some patients.
  • Kidney disease: Propranolol blood levels can be significantly higher in people with chronic kidney disease — dose adjustment and close monitoring may be needed.
  • Liver disease (cirrhosis): Propranolol is heavily metabolized by the liver; impaired liver function leads to much higher drug levels — careful dosing and monitoring required.
  • Older adults: Propranolol is cleared more slowly with age — a longer half-life means it stays in the body longer and dose adjustment may be needed.
  • Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Propranolol crosses the placenta and is distributed into breast milk — discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • Infants (Hemangeol): Treatment should be initiated between 5 weeks and 5 months of age; heart rate and blood pressure must be monitored for 2 hours after the first dose or any dose increase. Skip doses if the infant is not feeding or is vomiting.
🚑If you take too much▾

An overdose of propranolol can cause dangerously low blood pressure, very slow heart rate, and impaired heart function. If overdose is suspected, emergency medical care is needed immediately — propranolol is not significantly removed by dialysis. Treatment in a medical setting may include medications to support heart rate and blood pressure, and careful monitoring of heart rhythm and other vital signs.

📡Pharmacodynamics — effects in the body▾

Propranolol lowers heart rate, reduces the force of the heart's contractions, and decreases blood pressure. In patients with angina, these effects mean the heart needs less oxygen during physical activity, delaying the onset of chest pain and allowing greater exercise capacity. In atrial fibrillation, propranolol slows the rate at which the lower chambers of the heart beat. It reduces the amplitude (size) of essential tremor, though it does not change the frequency (speed) of the tremor.

🔬Pharmacokinetics — how your body processes it▾

Propranolol is almost completely absorbed after oral dosing, but only about 25% reaches the bloodstream because the liver breaks down a large portion before it circulates — a process called first-pass metabolism. Peak blood levels occur roughly 1 to 4 hours after an oral dose, and eating a protein-rich meal increases absorption by about 50%. The drug is then broken down mainly by liver enzymes (CYP2D6 and CYP1A2) with most breakdown products leaving the body in the urine. The half-life (the time it takes for blood levels to fall by half) is about 3 to 6 hours for standard forms. In older adults and people with liver disease, the half-life is considerably longer — up to 11 hours — meaning the drug stays active in the body much longer, which may require dose adjustments.

📦How to store it▾

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) . Dispense in a well-closed, light-resistant container as defined in the USP. Protect from light.

📄 Written from Propranolol’s FDA-approved label information, summarized in plain language with AI, and reviewed by our pharmacy team before publication. Every point is grounded in that labeling — nothing is invented. How we use AI →

🩺 Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Quick, plain-English answers to the questions patients ask most about Propranolol — the kind of thing our pharmacy team would talk through with you at the counter.

Can I stop taking propranolol if I feel fine and my blood pressure is under control? ▾
Please don't stop propranolol on your own — even if you feel great. Stopping suddenly, especially if you have angina or any underlying heart disease, can cause a dangerous rebound effect including worsening chest pain or even a heart attack. If you and your doctor decide it's time to stop, the dose will be gradually lowered over at least a few weeks. Always check before making any changes.
I have asthma — is it safe for me to take propranolol? ▾
Bronchial asthma is actually a contraindication for propranolol, meaning it should not be used if you have asthma. Propranolol blocks receptors in your airways that help keep them open, which can trigger an asthma attack. Make sure your prescriber is aware of your asthma diagnosis — there may be a safer alternative for your condition.
I'm diabetic and just started propranolol. What should I watch out for? ▾
This is an important one. Propranolol can mask some of the early warning signs of low blood sugar — particularly a racing heart rate — which diabetics rely on to catch hypoglycemia early. You'll want to monitor your blood sugar more carefully while on propranolol, especially if you use insulin, are fasting, or exercise heavily. Talk to your doctor or diabetes care team about any adjustments to your monitoring routine.
I take propranolol for migraine prevention but I still get migraines sometimes. Does that mean it's not working? ▾
Propranolol is approved to reduce how often migraines happen — it's a preventive medication, not a rescue treatment. It won't stop a migraine that's already started. If you're still having frequent migraines, it's worth discussing with your doctor whether your dose needs adjusting or whether an additional rescue medication is needed.
Does it matter if I take my extended-release propranolol capsule with food or on an empty stomach? ▾
For InnoPran XL and Inderal XL, the key rule is consistency — take it the same way every time, either always with food or always without. Switching back and forth can change how much of the drug your body absorbs. For most other extended-release capsules, eating a protein-rich meal can increase absorption, so your doctor may account for that when setting your dose. When in doubt, follow the specific instructions on your prescription label.
Are there any common medications I should avoid while taking propranolol? ▾
Yes, quite a few. Some antidepressants (like fluoxetine or fluvoxamine), certain heart rhythm medications (like amiodarone or quinidine), and some antibiotics (like ciprofloxacin) can raise propranolol levels in your blood, increasing the risk of side effects. Smoking and some anti-seizure drugs can lower propranolol levels and reduce its effectiveness. Even over-the-counter antacids containing aluminum can reduce absorption. Always give your pharmacist a complete list of everything you take — prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, and supplements.
Is Propranolol available over the counter? ▾
Propranolol is dispensed by prescription according to its FDA labeling, so it isn't sold over the counter. Your prescriber and pharmacist will determine if it's appropriate for you.
When was Propranolol first available? ▾
Propranolol has been available in the United States since at least 1967, based on FDA approval history (Drugs@FDA) and product marketing records.
Who makes Propranolol? ▾
Propranolol is supplied by 67 manufacturers listed in the FDA NDC Directory, including Bryant Ranch Prepack, ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Remedyrepack Inc..

💬 Answers drafted from Propranolol’s FDA-approved label information, summarized in plain language with AI, and reviewed by our pharmacy team before publication. Grounded in that labeling — nothing is made up. How we use AI →

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💊 How Propranolol comes

Propranolol is available in 5 forms. Different forms and brands can have different approved uses, doses, schedules, and directions. Follow the instructions for your exact product, and do not switch forms without guidance from your prescriber or pharmacist.

Injection

Into a vein
Available strengths 1 strength
1 mg/mL
16 FDA-listed product records ⓘ

Capsule

By mouth
Available strengths 1 strength
120 mg/120 mg
1 FDA-listed product record ⓘ

📊 Propranolol across the U.S. market

How Propranolol appears in the FDA’s National Drug Code Directory — including its dosage forms, strengths, brand names, manufacturers, and FDA-listed product records. These are directory records, not sales or prescription volume.

5
Dose forms ⓘ
67
Manufacturers
10
Brand names
596
FDA-listed product records ⓘ
1967
First marketed ⓘ

FDA-listed product records by dose form (tablet variants merged) — FDA National Drug Code Directory. Record counts are not sales or prescription volume.

Also listed with the FDA, not a patient dose form: Powder (11) — bulk drug substance sold to compounders/manufacturers and multi-item kits. These aren’t counted in the dose-form total above.

Bryant Ranch Prepack19%
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.9%
Remedyrepack Inc.8%
American Health Packaging5%
Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.4%
Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC4%
Other makers52%

Share of FDA-listed product records by manufacturer — FDA National Drug Code Directory. Record counts are not sales or prescription volume.

📈 How widely Propranolol is used

A general measure of how commonly Propranolol is prescribed, based on Medicaid — one of the largest public drug programs. The figure below is prescriptions filled in Q1–Q4 2025, summed across every form and brand of the drug.

Think of this as a proxy for how widely Propranolol is used, drawn from freely available public data. Medicaid is just one program — these numbers don’t include Medicare, other government coverage, or commercial and cash-pay prescriptions, so real-world use is higher than what’s shown here.

2,801,185
Medicaid prescriptions filled (Q1–Q4 2025)
$48.3M gross Medicaid reimbursement (before mandatory rebates — net cost is lower)

How commonly is Propranolol prescribed? Of the 1,596 medications we measure, Propranolol ranks #79 by Medicaid prescriptions — more than 95% of them.

Where Propranolol ranks among the drugs we measure · Q1–Q4 2025 · neighbors ±5
Total prescriptions — #79 of 1,596
#74 Clindamycin 3,018,439 Rx #75 Hydrocortisone Topical 2,941,220 Rx #76 Mupirocin 2,929,179 Rx #77 Empagliflozin 2,905,773 Rx #78 Venlafaxine 2,819,501 Rx #79 Propranolol (Infantile... 2,801,185 Rx #80 Propranolol (Cardiovas... 2,801,185 Rx #81 Propranolol 2,801,185 Rx #82 Alprazolam 2,797,728 Rx #83 Topiramate 2,782,995 Rx #84 Furosemide 2,765,096 Rx

Utilization by Propranolol product

Pick a product to see its own Medicaid numbers. Each chip is one clinical product — a specific strength & dosage form as defined by RxNorm — with brand-name and generic versions combined.

The 10 mg oral tablet is the most-dispensed Propranolol product — about 42% of these Medicaid prescriptions.

propranolol hydrochloride 10 MG Oral Tablet Most dispensed

1,186,622 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 42% of Propranolol prescriptions shown $14.3M gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $12 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 14 of 132 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 856448

propranolol hydrochloride 20 MG Oral Tablet

790,550 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 28% of Propranolol prescriptions shown $10.3M gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $13 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 13 of 153 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 856457

propranolol hydrochloride 40 MG Oral Tablet

244,099 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 9% of Propranolol prescriptions shown $3.8M gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $16 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 12 of 97 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 856519

24 HR propranolol hydrochloride 60 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule

231,994 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 8% of Propranolol prescriptions shown $4.2M gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $18 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 7 of 49 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 856535

24 HR propranolol hydrochloride 80 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule

121,733 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 4% of Propranolol prescriptions shown $2.8M gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $23 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 7 of 37 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 856569

24 HR propranolol hydrochloride 120 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule

63,768 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 2% of Propranolol prescriptions shown $1.4M gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $22 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 4 of 36 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 856460

propranolol hydrochloride 60 MG Oral Tablet

50,166 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 2% of Propranolol prescriptions shown $1.2M gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $24 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 4 of 24 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 856556

propranolol hydrochloride 4 MG/ML Oral Solution

40,705 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 1% of Propranolol prescriptions shown $969,403 gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $24 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 1 of 5 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 856724

propranolol hydrochloride 80 MG Oral Tablet

36,706 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 1% of Propranolol prescriptions shown $831,940 gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $23 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 9 of 47 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 856578

24 HR propranolol hydrochloride 160 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule

22,201 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) <1% of Propranolol prescriptions shown $642,776 gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $29 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 3 of 17 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 856481

propranolol hydrochloride 4.28 MG/ML Oral Solution

9,979 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) <1% of Propranolol prescriptions shown $7.8M gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $779 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 1 of 5 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 1495058

propranolol hydrochloride 8 MG/ML Oral Solution

2,662 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) <1% of Propranolol prescriptions shown $61,495 gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $23 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 1 of 1 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 856733

Shares are of the Medicaid prescriptions shown here. Product grouping follows RxNorm (the National Library of Medicine’s drug terminology), so “one product” means one strength & dosage form regardless of manufacturer. Dollar figures are gross Medicaid reimbursement before mandatory rebates — rebates (often large, especially for brand-name drugs) are confidential, so actual net cost to Medicaid is lower than shown.

Source: Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data (CMS), aggregated by generic ingredient — summed across every NDC (all brands, strengths, salt forms and dosage forms) of Propranolol, and across all states and both fee-for-service and managed-care claims. A general popularity signal; it excludes Medicare, commercial insurance and cash prescriptions, so it is not total U.S. use. Based on the 76 of 603 listed Propranolol NDCs with Medicaid activity.

🔍 Compare Propranolol products

A representative set of FDA-listed product records for Propranolol — across manufacturers, strengths, and dosage forms, grouped by form with each product’s manufacturer and how the FDA approved it. The same medicine may be made and packaged by different companies, so a single drug can have many directory entries. (It’s also why a refill can look different — a new shape, color, or box — even though it contains the same medication.)

Showing 200 of 596 products — FDA National Drug Code Directory. See every product, package size and price: browse all 596 Propranolol NDCs →

RxNorm Concept Web — From Ingredient to Every Form and Strength

This page starts with one ingredient concept (IN). The branches below show its dose-form concepts (SCDF), then the available clinical drug and strength concepts (SCD). Combination products remain separate concepts with their own pages.

Ingredient (IN) Propranolol RxCUI 8787 5 dose forms · 21 strengths
  3. Dose form (SCDF) Oral Capsule RxCUI 393497 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) hydrochloride 80 MG RxCUI 856735
  4. Dose form (SCDF) Oral Solution RxCUI 373653 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) hydrochloride 1 MG/ML RxCUI 856704 hydrochloride 10 MG/ML RxCUI 856703 hydrochloride 16 MG/ML RxCUI 856712 hydrochloride 2 MG/ML RxCUI 856719 hydrochloride 4 MG/ML RxCUI 856724 hydrochloride 4.28 MG/ML RxCUI 1495058 hydrochloride 8 MG/ML RxCUI 856733 hydrochloride 80 MG/ML RxCUI 856737

Look up RxCUI 8787 in the RxCUI Atlas →

RxNorm is the U.S. National Library of Medicine’s normalized drug vocabulary. Its concept hierarchy can include forms that are not currently marketed; the status on each branch compares that concept with current FDA listings. RxCUIs identify vocabulary concepts, not individual packages or manufacturers.

🏷️ Sold under these brand names

Hemangeol Inderal InnoPran Inderal La Inderal XL InnoPran XL

🏭 Manufacturers & labelers

Bryant Ranch Prepack 101 ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 48 Remedyrepack Inc. 43 American Health Packaging 26 Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. 20 Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC 20 A-S Medication Solutions 18 Actavis Pharma, Inc. 16 Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. 14 NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. 13 PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 13 AvKARE 12 Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc. 12 St. Mary's Medical Park Pharmacy 11 Proficient Rx LP 11 Amici Pharmaceuticals Llc 10 RPK Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 10 Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. 10 NCS HealthCare of KY, LLC dba Vangard Labs 9 Direct Rx 9 AvPAK 9 Adare Pharmaceuticals Inc 8 Lannett Company, Inc. 8 Ipca Laboratories Limited 8

…and 16 more on the FDA NDC directory.

RxNorm drug class

Propranolol belongs to the beta-Adrenergic Blocker class.

Pharmacologic class beta-Adrenergic Blocker
Drug family (ATC) Beta blocking agents, non-selective
How it works Adrenergic beta-Antagonists

Classified by RxNorm RxClass — the U.S. National Library of Medicine's standardized drug-classification service (Established Pharmacologic Class from the FDA, the ATC drug family from the WHO, and mechanism of action). Reference only, not medical advice.

🔬 Where this comes from

Core label, product, RxNorm, safety, and utilization data on this page come from the sources identified below. AI-written, editorial, and licensed sections are labeled separately.

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Forms, brands & labelersAggregated from ingredient-matched FDA National Drug Code Directory product records for Propranolol.
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Real-world reportsThe FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), served through openFDA.
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Recalls & shortagesopenFDA drug-enforcement reports and the FDA drug-shortage database.
🧾 Clinical label set — FDA-filed SPL labels retained for Propranolol after exact ingredient or ingredient-combination matching and applicable route/form matching
Clinical labels in scope
140
NDC products indexed
596
Distinct labelers/manufacturers represented
67
Linked representative label ⓘ
Bryant Ranch Prepack
Linked label effective
Dec 9, 2024
Composite sections available
20
Linked SPL Set ID
360de855-b8be-409f-9ca6-d0a0368af174
Linked SPL Document ID
5b7d1148-a500-43c2-aefd-b8ac3aa2e6bc
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