Comparing Albenza vs Reese's Pinworm Medicine
Albenza (albendazole) | Reese's Pinworm Medicine (pyrantel) |
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Albenza (albendazole) | Reese's Pinworm Medicine (pyrantel) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Ascariasis, Cutaneous Larva Migrans, Capillariasis, Cysticercus cellulosae, Echinococcus, Enterocolitis, Filariasis - Elephantiasis, Giardiasis, Gnathostomiasis, Hookworm Infection... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Pinworm Infection, Hookworm Infection, Ascariasis, Trichostrongylosis, Moniliformis Infection, Enterobiasis. Reese's Pinworm Medicine may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
Related suggestions Pinworm Infection (Enterobius vermicularis)
Ascariasis
Hookworm Infection (Necator or Ancylostoma)
Trichostrongylosis
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More about Albenza (albendazole) | More about Reese's Pinworm Medicine (pyrantel) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Albenza has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 3 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Reese's Pinworm Medicine has an average rating of 1.0 out of 10 from a total of 5 ratings on Drugs.com. 0% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 100% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic approved |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
View all Albenza prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
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Other pyrantel brands include: Antiminth, Ascarel, Pin-Away, Pinworm Medicine | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
12 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 149 drugs are known to interact with Albenza:
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A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with Reese's Pinworm Medicine:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
June 11, 1996 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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More Information | |||||||||
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Professional Resources | |||||||||
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Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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