ALBENDAZOLE vs ETRAFON-A

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ALBENDAZOLE and ETRAFON-A 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	ETRAFON-A
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$131.25 /30	~$2.80 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ALBENDAZOLE	AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND PERPHENAZINE
Manufacturer	Alembic	Schering
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Anthelmintic	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Ancylostomiasis, Clonorchiasis, Echinococcosis	—

albendazole etrafon-a

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$131.25 /30

~$2.80 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ALBENDAZOLE

AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND PERPHENAZINE

Manufacturer

Alembic

Schering

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Anthelmintic

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Ancylostomiasis, Clonorchiasis, Echinococcosis

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Albendazole or Etrafon-A?

Etrafon-A costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $2.80 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 Etrafon-A?

Albendazole contains Albendazole, while Etrafon-A contains Amitriptyline Hydrochloride and Perphenazine — 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.