ALBENDAZOLE vs CLARINEX D 24 HOUR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ALBENDAZOLE and CLARINEX D 24 HOUR 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	ALBENDAZOLE	CLARINEX D 24 HOUR
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$131.25 /30	~$8.91 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ALBENDAZOLE	DESLORATADINE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE SULFATE
Manufacturer	Alembic	Organon
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet, extended release
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	—

albendazole clarinex d 24 hour

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$131.25 /30

~$8.91 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ALBENDAZOLE

DESLORATADINE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE SULFATE

Manufacturer

Alembic

Organon

Dosage forms

Tablet

Tablet, extended release

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

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Albendazole or Clarinex D 24 Hour?

By our independent rating, Albendazole scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Clarinex D 24 Hour. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Albendazole or Clarinex D 24 Hour?

Clarinex D 24 Hour costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $8.91 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 Albendazole and Clarinex D 24 Hour?

Albendazole contains Albendazole, while Clarinex D 24 Hour contains Desloratadine and Pseudoephedrine Sulfate — 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.