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Prescription only

Prescribed for Pinworm Infection, Ascariasis, Whipworm Infection, Angiostrongylosis, Capillariasis, Dracunculiasis, Hookworm Infection, Echinococcus, Filariasis - Elephantiasis, Hydatid Disease...View more

Prescription and OTC

Prescribed for Pinworm Infection, Hookworm Infection, Trichostrongylosis, Ascariasis, Moniliformis Infection, Enterobiasis. pyrantel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescribed for Ascariasis, Cutaneous Larva Migrans, Cysticercus cellulosae, Capillariasis, Echinococcus, Enterocolitis, Filariasis - Elephantiasis, Giardiasis, Gnathostomiasis, Hookworm Infection...View more

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Pinworm Infection (Enterobius vermicularis)

  • Albenza
  • Vermox
  • Reese's Pinworm Medicine
  • Pinworm Medicine
  • Emverm
  • Ascarel

Ascariasis

  • Ivermectin
  • Vermox
  • Nitazoxanide
  • Albenza
  • Ascarel
  • Pinworm Medicine

Hookworm Infection (Necator or Ancylostoma)

  • Albenza
  • Pinworm Medicine
  • Reese's Pinworm Medicine
  • Ascarel
  • Emverm

Trichostrongylosis

  • Albenza
  • Reese's Pinworm Medicine
  • Ascarel
  • Pinworm Medicine

Popular comparisons

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More aboutMebendazoleMore aboutPyrantelMore aboutAlbendazoleRatings & Reviews

Mebendazole has an average rating of3.3 out of 10 from a total of8 ratings on Drugs.com.13% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 63% reported a negative effect.

Pyrantel has an average rating of4.9 out of 10 from a total of14 ratings on Drugs.com.30% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect.

Albendazole has an average rating of7.4 out of 10 from a total of9 ratings on Drugs.com.86% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
  • Anthelmintics
  • Anthelmintics
  • Anthelmintics
Side Effects

See also: mebendazole side effects in more detail.

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See also: albendazole side effects in more detail.

Generic Availability

N/A

N/A

Lower cost generic

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Quantity2 tablet
Dosage200 mg
Per Unit*$56.59
Cost*$113.17

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Dosage Form(s) Available

N/A

N/A

  • Oral tablet
Brand NamesEmverm, VermoxAntiminth, Ascarel, Pin-Away, Pinworm Medicine, Reese's Pinworm MedicineAlbenzaHalf LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

11.5 hours

N/A

12 hours

CSA Schedule **View glossary of terms

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

N

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

N

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

C

Category CRisk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

N

Category NNot classified

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C

Category CRisk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 10 drugs are known to interact with mebendazole:

  • 9 moderate drug interactions (42 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (6 brand and generic names)

A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with pyrantel:

  • 2 moderate drug interactions (7 brand and generic names)

A total of 123 drugs are known to interact with albendazole:

  • 6 major drug interactions (20 brand and generic names)
  • 110 moderate drug interactions (291 brand and generic names)
  • 7 minor drug interactions (68 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

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Disease Interactions
  • Liver disease
  • Liver disease
  • Supportive therapy
  • Myelosuppression
  • Hepatobiliary dysfunction
  • Neurologic dysfunction
  • Renal impairment
First Approval Date

June 28, 1974

N/A

June 11, 1996

WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.

N/A

N/A

N/A

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Professional Resources
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Related Treatment Guide
  • Pinworm Infection
  • Ascariasis
  • Whipworm Infection
  • Angiostrongylosis
  • Capillariasis
  • Dracunculiasis
  • Hookworm Infection
  • Echinococcus
  • Filariasis - Elephantiasis
  • Hydatid Disease
  • Trichinosis
  • Trichostrongylosis
  • Visceral Larva Migrans - Toxicariasis
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  • Pinworm Infection
  • Hookworm Infection
  • Trichostrongylosis
  • Ascariasis
  • Moniliformis Infection
  • Enterobiasis
  • Ascariasis
  • Cutaneous Larva Migrans
  • Cysticercus cellulosae
  • Capillariasis
  • Echinococcus
  • Enterocolitis
  • Filariasis - Elephantiasis
  • Giardiasis
  • Gnathostomiasis
  • Hookworm Infection
  • Hydatid Disease
  • Liver Fluke
  • Loiasis
  • Microsporidiosis
  • Neurocysticercosis
  • Pinworm Infection
  • Strongyloidiasis
  • Trichinosis
  • Trichostrongylosis
  • Visceral Larva Migrans - Toxicariasis
  • Whipworm Infection
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