Comparing Mebendazole vs Praziquantel
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Pinworm Infection, Ascariasis, Whipworm Infection, Capillariasis, Dracunculiasis, Angiostrongylosis, Echinococcus, Filariasis - Elephantiasis, Hookworm Infection, Hydatid Disease... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Beef Tapeworm Infection, Dog Tapeworm Infection, Cysticercus cellulosae, Dwarf Tapeworm Infection, Echinococcus, Fasciolopsis buski - Intestinal Fluke, Fish Tapeworm Infection... View more |
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| More about Mebendazole | More about Praziquantel | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Mebendazole has an average rating of 3.9 out of 10 from a total of 9 ratings on Drugs.com. 22% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 56% reported a negative effect. |
Praziquantel has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 0% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects | |||||||||
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See also: mebendazole side effects in more detail. |
See also: praziquantel side effects in more detail. |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all praziquantel prices |
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| Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Emverm, Vermox | Biltricide | ||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||
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11.5 hours |
4.5 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 10 drugs are known to interact with mebendazole:
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A total of 107 drugs are known to interact with praziquantel:
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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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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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June 28, 1974 |
December 29, 1982 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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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.
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