ALBENDAZOLE vs TALWIN NX

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ALBENDAZOLE and TALWIN NX 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	TALWIN NX
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$131.25 /30	$4.38 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ALBENDAZOLE	NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE AND PENTAZOCINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Alembic	Sanofi Aventis US
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Anthelmintic	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	30 to 81 minutes (mean 64 ± 12 minutes)
Treats	Ancylostomiasis, Clonorchiasis, Echinococcosis	—

albendazole talwin nx

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$131.25 /30

$4.38 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

ALBENDAZOLE

NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE AND PENTAZOCINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Alembic

Sanofi Aventis US

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Anthelmintic

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

30 to 81 minutes (mean 64 ± 12 minutes)

Treats

Ancylostomiasis, Clonorchiasis, Echinococcosis

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Albendazole or Talwin Nx?

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

What is the difference between Albendazole and Talwin Nx?

Albendazole contains Albendazole, while Talwin Nx contains Naloxone Hydrochloride and Pentazocine 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.