ACTIFED vs ALBENDAZOLE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ACTIFED 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	ALBENDAZOLE
Rating	70/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$8.29 /30	~$131.25 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND TRIPROLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE	ALBENDAZOLE
Manufacturer	Glaxosmithkline	Alembic
Dosage forms	Tablet	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 albendazole

Rating

70/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$8.29 /30

~$131.25 /30

Type

Active ingredient

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND TRIPROLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE

ALBENDAZOLE

Manufacturer

Glaxosmithkline

Alembic

Dosage forms

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)

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Treats

—

Ancylostomiasis, Clonorchiasis, Echinococcosis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Actifed or Albendazole?

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

Which is cheaper, Actifed or Albendazole?

Actifed costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $8.29 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 and Albendazole?

Actifed contains 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.