ALBENDAZOLE vs ORTHO-NOVUM 10-21

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ALBENDAZOLE and ORTHO-NOVUM 10-21 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	ORTHO-NOVUM 10-21
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$131.25 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ALBENDAZOLE	MESTRANOL AND NORETHINDRONE
Manufacturer	Alembic	Ortho Mcneil Pharm
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Anthelmintic	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 8 hours
Treats	Ancylostomiasis, Clonorchiasis, Echinococcosis	—

albendazole ortho-novum 10-21

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$131.25 /30

—

Type

Active ingredient

ALBENDAZOLE

MESTRANOL AND NORETHINDRONE

Manufacturer

Alembic

Ortho Mcneil Pharm

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Anthelmintic

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 8 hours

Treats

Ancylostomiasis, Clonorchiasis, Echinococcosis

—

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Albendazole and Ortho-Novum 10-21?

Albendazole contains Albendazole, while Ortho-Novum 10-21 contains Mestranol and Norethindrone — 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.