ALBENDAZOLE vs DRIXORAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ALBENDAZOLE and DRIXORAL 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	DRIXORAL
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$131.25 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ALBENDAZOLE	DEXBROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE SULFATE
Manufacturer	Alembic	Schering Plough
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 drixoral

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$131.25 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

ALBENDAZOLE

DEXBROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE SULFATE

Manufacturer

Alembic

Schering Plough

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

What is the difference between Albendazole and Drixoral?

Albendazole contains Albendazole, while Drixoral contains Dexbrompheniramine Maleate 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.