ALBENDAZOLE vs HISTAFED

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ALBENDAZOLE and HISTAFED 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	HISTAFED
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$131.25 /30	~$8.29 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ALBENDAZOLE	PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND TRIPROLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Alembic	Cenci
Dosage forms	Tablet	Syrup
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 histafed

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$131.25 /30

~$8.29 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ALBENDAZOLE

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND TRIPROLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Alembic

Cenci

Dosage forms

Tablet

Syrup

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

Which is cheaper, Albendazole or Histafed?

Histafed costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $8.29 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 Histafed?

Albendazole contains Albendazole, while Histafed contains Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride and Triprolidine 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.