ALBENDAZOLE vs FIORINAL W/CODEINE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ALBENDAZOLE and FIORINAL W/CODEINE 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	FIORINAL W/CODEINE
Rating	72/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$131.25 /30	~$0.78 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ALBENDAZOLE	ASPIRIN AND BUTALBITAL AND CAFFEINE AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE
Manufacturer	Alembic	Allergan
Dosage forms	Tablet	Capsule
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 fiorinal w/codeine

Rating

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$131.25 /30

~$0.78 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ALBENDAZOLE

ASPIRIN AND BUTALBITAL AND CAFFEINE AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE

Manufacturer

Alembic

Allergan

Dosage forms

Tablet

Capsule

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

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Albendazole or Fiorinal W/Codeine?

Albendazole and Fiorinal W/Codeine are tied at 3.6 out of 5 by our independent rating.

Which is cheaper, Albendazole or Fiorinal W/Codeine?

Fiorinal W/Codeine 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 Fiorinal W/Codeine?

Albendazole contains Albendazole, while Fiorinal W/Codeine contains Aspirin and Butalbital and Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate — 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.