What each one is for, how to take it, side effects and warnings, side by side from the official labels.
| Albendazole | Praziquantel | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A dewormer | A dewormer |
| Used for | Albendazole is an anthelmintic drug indicated for: Treatment of parenchymal neurocysticercosis due to active lesions caused by larval forms of the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium . ( 1.1 ) Treatment of cystic hydatid disease of the liver, lung, and peritoneum, ca… | Praziquantel tablets are indicated in patients aged 1 year and older for the treatment of the following infections: Schistosomiasis due to all species of schistosoma (for example, Schistosoma mekongi, Schistosoma japonicum, Schistosoma mansoni and Schistosoma… |
| Children | For pediatric patients under 6 years of age, the tablets may be crushed or disintegrated and mixed with semi-solid food or liquid. | |
| Prescription (U.S.) | Yes | Yes |
| Common side effects | Adverse reactions 1% or greater in hydatid disease: abnormal liver function tests, abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, reversible alopecia, headache, dizziness/vertigo, fever. ( 6.1 ) Adverse reactions 1% or greater in neurocysticerc… | The following serious or otherwise important adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in the labeling: Clinical Deterioration [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Central Nervous System (CNS) Effects [see Warnings and Precaution… |
| Pregnancy | 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are limited data on use of albendazole in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk of major birth defects and miscarriage. In published studies, single-dose alb… | 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Published studies have not identified an association with praziquantel use during pregnancy and major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes (see D… |
From the official U.S. labels. Brands and strengths differ between countries.
The official labels mention them together: Praziquantel: in the fed state increased mean maximum plasma concentration and area under the curve of albendazole sulfoxide by about 50% in healthy subjects. Ask a pharmacist before combining them.
Check them togetherAlbendazole is a dewormer and Praziquantel is a dewormer. Albendazole is used for: Albendazole is an anthelmintic drug indicated for: Treatment of parenchymal neurocysticercosis due to active lesions caused by larval forms of the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium . ( 1.1 ) Treatment of cystic hydatid disease of the liver, lung, and peritoneum, ca… Praziquantel is used for: Praziquantel tablets are indicated in patients aged 1 year and older for the treatment of the following infections: Schistosomiasis due to all species of schistosoma (for example, Schistosoma mekongi, Schistosoma japonicum, Schistosoma mansoni and Schistosoma…
The official labels mention them together: Praziquantel: in the fed state increased mean maximum plasma concentration and area under the curve of albendazole sulfoxide by about 50% in healthy subjects. Ask a pharmacist before combining them.
It depends on what you are treating, your health and other medicines. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you which one suits you; this page shows what each official label says.