ALBENDAZOLE vs CODIMAL-L.A. 12

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 17, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ALBENDAZOLE and CODIMAL-L.A. 12 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	CODIMAL-L.A. 12
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$131.25 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ALBENDAZOLE	CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Alembic	Schwarz Pharma
Dosage forms	Tablet	Capsule, 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 codimal-l.a. 12

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$131.25 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

ALBENDAZOLE

CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Alembic

Schwarz Pharma

Dosage forms

Tablet

Capsule, extended release

Drug class

Anthelmintic

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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

What is the difference between Albendazole and Codimal-L.A. 12?

Albendazole contains Albendazole, while Codimal-L.A. 12 contains Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride — 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.