ALBENDAZOLE vs EQUAGESIC

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 12, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ALBENDAZOLE and EQUAGESIC 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	EQUAGESIC
Rating	72/100	64/100
Pharmacy pays	~$131.25 /30	~$0.78 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ALBENDAZOLE	ASPIRIN AND MEPROBAMATE
Manufacturer	Alembic	Sun Pharm Industries
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Anthelmintic	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 20 minutes (the label also states 0.33 hours) for aspirin itself
Treats	Ancylostomiasis, Clonorchiasis, Echinococcosis	—

albendazole equagesic

Rating

72/100

64/100

Pharmacy pays

~$131.25 /30

~$0.78 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ALBENDAZOLE

ASPIRIN AND MEPROBAMATE

Manufacturer

Alembic

Sun Pharm Industries

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Anthelmintic

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 20 minutes (the label also states 0.33 hours) for aspirin itself

Treats

Ancylostomiasis, Clonorchiasis, Echinococcosis

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Albendazole or Equagesic?

By our independent rating, Albendazole scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.2 out of 5 for Equagesic. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Albendazole or Equagesic?

Equagesic costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.78 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 Equagesic?

Albendazole contains Albendazole, while Equagesic contains Aspirin and Meprobamate — 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.