ACTIFED W/ CODEINE vs ALBENDAZOLE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ACTIFED W/ CODEINE and ALBENDAZOLE 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	ACTIFED W/ CODEINE	ALBENDAZOLE
Rating	70/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$20.54 /30	~$131.25 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CODEINE PHOSPHATE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND TRIPROLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE	ALBENDAZOLE
Manufacturer	Glaxosmithkline	Alembic
Dosage forms	Syrup	Tablet
Drug class	—	Anthelmintic
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	roughly 3 to 16 hours — the label does not give one number, because the elimination half-life depends on urine pH: about 3 to 6 hours when urine pH is 5 (acidic), and about 9 to 16 hours when urine pH is 8 (alkaline)	—
Treats	—	Ancylostomiasis, Clonorchiasis, Echinococcosis

actifed w/ codeine albendazole

Rating

70/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$20.54 /30

~$131.25 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CODEINE PHOSPHATE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND TRIPROLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE

ALBENDAZOLE

Manufacturer

Glaxosmithkline

Alembic

Dosage forms

Syrup

Tablet

Drug class

—

Anthelmintic

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

roughly 3 to 16 hours — the label does not give one number, because the elimination half-life depends on urine pH: about 3 to 6 hours when urine pH is 5 (acidic), and about 9 to 16 hours when urine pH is 8 (alkaline)

—

Treats

—

Ancylostomiasis, Clonorchiasis, Echinococcosis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Actifed W/ Codeine or Albendazole?

By our independent rating, Albendazole scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Actifed W/ Codeine. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Actifed W/ Codeine or Albendazole?

Actifed W/ Codeine costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $20.54 vs $131.25 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Actifed W/ Codeine and Albendazole?

Actifed W/ Codeine contains Codeine Phosphate and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride and Triprolidine Hydrochloride, while Albendazole contains Albendazole — 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.