Comparing Albendazole vs Ivermectin

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Albendazole

Ivermectin

Prescribed for Ascariasis, Cutaneous Larva Migrans, Cysticercus cellulosae, Capillariasis, Echinococcus, Enterocolitis, Filariasis - Elephantiasis, Giardiasis, Gnathostomiasis, Hookworm Infection... View more

Prescribed for Cutaneous Larva Migrans, Strongyloidiasis, Onchocerciasis - River Blindness. May also be prescribed off label for COVID-19, Ascariasis, Filariasis - Elephantiasis, Scabies.

Prescription only

Commonly reported side effects include: fever, pruritus, and skin rash.

See the full ivermectin side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	2 tablet
Dosage	200 mg
Per Unit^*	$102.04 - $161.89
Cost^*	$204.07 - $323.78

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Quantity	20 tablet
Dosage	3 mg
Per Unit^*	$4.70
Cost^*	$93.97

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available

Oral tablet

Oral tablet

Brand Names

Albenza

Stromectol

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

12 hours

16 hours

CSA Schedule**

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Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 103 drugs are known to interact with albendazole:

2 major drug interactions (12 brand and generic names)
94 moderate drug interactions (252 brand and generic names)
7 minor drug interactions (68 brand and generic names)

A total of 81 drugs are known to interact with ivermectin:

79 moderate drug interactions (213 brand and generic names)
2 minor drug interactions (4 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Food significantly increases the absorption of albendazole. You should take each dose of... View more

Ask your doctor before using alcohol together with ivermectin. Using alcohol with ivermectin can... View more

Disease Interactions

No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

First Approval Date

June 11, 1996

November 22, 1996

WADA Class

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N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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