Comparing Albendazole vs Pyrantel
Albendazole |
Pyrantel |
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Prescribed for Ascariasis, Pinworm Infection (Enterobius vermicularis), Cutaneous Larva Migrans, Capillariasis, Cysticercus cellulosae, Microsporidiosis, Visceral Larva Migrans - Toxicariasis,... more |
Prescribed for Pinworm Infection (Enterobius vermicularis), Hookworm Infection (Necator or Ancylostoma), Ascariasis, Trichostrongylosis, Enterobiasis, Moniliformis Infection. pyrantel may also be... more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription and OTC |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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8.8
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7.1
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Drug Class |
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Side Effects |
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See the full albendazole side effects document. |
See the full pyrantel side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Generic Availability |
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No |
No |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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| N/A | N/A | |
Brand Names |
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| Albenza | Antiminth, Ascarel, Pinworm Caplets, Pinworm Medicine, and Reese's Pinworm Medicine | |
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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12 hours |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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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. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 107 drugs are known to interact with albendazole:
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A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with pyrantel:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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Disease Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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First Approval Date |
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June 11, 1996 |
N/A |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Cutaneous Larva Migrans treatment with zentel (albendazole) very effective with 27 parasites dug out of leg between ankle and knee.No side effects,B/p normal and diabeties type 2 not affected,took 3 pills then 2 weeks later a follow up dose of 3 more pills.No biopsy could get a diagnosis.Very happy with treatment as 7 different creams worked for 2 days each then itch all the time and no sleep.