ALBENDAZOLE vs HYDROPRES 50

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ALBENDAZOLE and HYDROPRES 50 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	HYDROPRES 50
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$131.25 /30	~$0.91 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ALBENDAZOLE	HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE AND RESERPINE
Manufacturer	Alembic	Merck
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Anthelmintic	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 6 to 15 hours (the label reports a range, not a single number)
Treats	Ancylostomiasis, Clonorchiasis, Echinococcosis	—

albendazole hydropres 50

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$131.25 /30

~$0.91 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ALBENDAZOLE

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE AND RESERPINE

Manufacturer

Alembic

Merck

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Anthelmintic

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 6 to 15 hours (the label reports a range, not a single number)

Treats

Ancylostomiasis, Clonorchiasis, Echinococcosis

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Albendazole or Hydropres 50?

By our independent rating, Albendazole scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Hydropres 50. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Albendazole or Hydropres 50?

Hydropres 50 costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.91 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 Hydropres 50?

Albendazole contains Albendazole, while Hydropres 50 contains Hydrochlorothiazide and Reserpine — 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.