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Albendazole 400 mg

Indian alternative containing the same active salt 99.5% lower than the typical US/EU price.

Comparaison des prix

Referenced market price

US / EU price

85,00 $US

per 1 tablet

Indian market price

0,40 $US

per 1 tablet

You save

99.5%

212.5× cheaper

Comment ce prix a été déterminé

Public reference ranges: US list/retail pricing vs Indian retail pharmacy market pricing (converted to USD).

Base de la source: Public reference pricing (US retail vs Indian retail market)

Le chiffre indien reflète le prix de marché réellement payé en pharmacie, pas le prix de vente recommandé imprimé.

À propos de ce médicament

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.

Principe actif
Albendazole
Noms de marque
Albenza, Zentel
Dosage
400 mg
Forme
Tablet
Format
1 tablet
Fabricant
GSK India
Domaine thérapeutique
Infectious Disease
Ordonnance
Requise

Usages et posologie

Indications

Intestinal worm infestation and neurocysticercosis

Dosage typique

Take Albendazole exactly as your physician has prescribed for the 400 mg strength. Never adjust dose or duration on your own.

Conservation

Store below 25°C, away from moisture and direct light.

Avantages

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.

Précautions

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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Effets secondaires possibles

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.

Autres alternatives indiennes du même principe actif

Elles contiennent toutes Albendazole. Trié par prix croissant.

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