ALBENDAZOLE vs MAXITROL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ALBENDAZOLE and MAXITROL 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	MAXITROL
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$131.25 /30	$0.23 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ALBENDAZOLE	DEXAMETHASONE AND NEOMYCIN SULFATE AND POLYMYXIN B SULFATE
Manufacturer	Alembic	Harrow Eye
Dosage forms	Tablet	Topical, Suspension
Drug class	Anthelmintic	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 4 hours
Treats	Ancylostomiasis, Clonorchiasis, Echinococcosis	—

albendazole maxitrol

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$131.25 /30

$0.23 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

ALBENDAZOLE

DEXAMETHASONE AND NEOMYCIN SULFATE AND POLYMYXIN B SULFATE

Manufacturer

Alembic

Harrow Eye

Dosage forms

Tablet

Topical, Suspension

Drug class

Anthelmintic

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 4 hours

Treats

Ancylostomiasis, Clonorchiasis, Echinococcosis

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Albendazole or Maxitrol?

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

What is the difference between Albendazole and Maxitrol?

Albendazole contains Albendazole, while Maxitrol contains Dexamethasone and Neomycin Sulfate and Polymyxin B Sulfate — 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.