Albendazole 400 mg
Indian alternative containing the same active salt 99.5% lower than the typical US/EU price.
Price comparison
Referenced market priceUS / EU price
$85.00
per 1 tablet
Indian market price
$0.40
per 1 tablet
You save
99.5%
212.5× cheaper
How this price was determined
Public reference ranges: US list/retail pricing vs Indian retail pharmacy market pricing (converted to USD).
Source basis: Public reference pricing (US retail vs Indian retail market)
Indian figure reflects typical retail market price actually paid at pharmacy, not the printed MRP.
About this medicine
Albendazole is the active pharmaceutical ingredient sold internationally under brand names such as Albenza, Zentel. It is used in infectious disease for intestinal worm infestation and neurocysticercosis. The Indian alternative listed here contains the same active salt at the same labelled strength, which is why the therapeutic intent is identical while the price is dramatically lower. The difference comes from manufacturing scale, lower production overheads and competition between multiple certified suppliers producing the same molecule.
- Active salt
- Albendazole
- Brand names
- Albenza, Zentel
- Strength
- 400 mg
- Form
- Tablet
- Pack size
- 1 tablet
- Company
- GSK India
- Therapy area
- Infectious Disease
- Prescription
- Required
Uses and dosage
Indications
Intestinal worm infestation and neurocysticercosis
Typical dosage
Take Albendazole exactly as your physician has prescribed for the 400 mg strength. Never adjust dose or duration on your own.
Storage
Store below 25°C, away from moisture and direct light.
Advantages
For patients priced out of Albendazole, the Indian equivalent removes a recurring financial barrier without changing what reaches the bloodstream. India is a primary global supplier of HIV, TB and hepatitis therapy, so pricing is a small fraction of Western retail cost. This tablet presentation ships as 400 mg from GSK India. For intestinal worm infestation and neurocysticercosis, uninterrupted access matters far more than packaging — and a price that can be afforded every month is what keeps treatment on schedule.
Cautions
Adherence must be near-perfect to avoid resistance; never interrupt or split courses to save money. Confirm this presentation is appropriate for your regimen — check whether your prescriber requires swallowed-whole, non-crushed administration. Before the first dose, confirm the salt name and 400 mg strength on your prescription match the Albendazole pack character for character.
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Possible side effects
Nausea, headache, rash and liver enzyme changes are possible. Persistent rash or jaundice needs urgent review. When starting Albendazole from a new manufacturer, note the date so any change in effect can be traced accurately.
Other Indian alternatives with the same salt
All of these contain Albendazole. Sorted by lowest price.
Albendazole 100 mg (Cipla)
Cipla 100 mg 1 tablet
$0.20
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Albendazole 100 mg (Sun Pharma)
Sun Pharma 100 mg 1 tablet
$0.20
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Albendazole 100 mg (Dr. Reddy's)
Dr. Reddy's 100 mg 1 tablet
$0.20
$35.88
Albendazole 100 mg (Lupin)
Lupin 100 mg 1 tablet
$0.20
$37.80
Albendazole 100 mg (Torrent)
Torrent 100 mg 1 tablet
$0.20
$31.56
Albendazole 100 mg (Zydus)
Zydus 100 mg 1 tablet
$0.20
$33.48