Zentel Tablet

Composition of Zentel Tablet

Zentel Tablet contains Albendazole 400 mg. It belongs to the Benzimidazole anthelmintic class of medicines.

Uses of Zentel Tablet

• Treatment of intestinal worm (helminth) infections such as ascariasis (roundworm)
• hookworm
• pinworm (enterobiasis)
• whipworm (trichuriasis)
• strongyloidiasis
• taeniasis (tapeworm). Also used for certain tissue infections like hydatid disease and neurocysticercosis under medical supervision.

Key benefits

• Deworming for common intestinal worms
• Broad-spectrum action against multiple helminths
• Convenient single-dose therapy for many infections
• Helps relieve worm-related abdominal symptoms

How Zentel Tablet works

Albendazole is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic. It inhibits microtubule formation and glucose uptake in worms, leading to energy depletion and death of the parasite.

How to take Zentel Tablet

Tablet; take as prescribed by doctor. Commonly taken as a single dose for many intestinal worm infections; take with food (fatty meal improves absorption). For some infections, repeat dosing or multi-day courses may be needed. Swallow with water; may be chewed if advised.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, abdominal cramps and nerve symptoms. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Zentel Tablet

Most side effects of Zentel are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• abdominal pain
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• headache
• dizziness
• increased liver enzymes
• rash

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Zentel Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Schedule H: use under medical advice. Use with caution in liver disease; liver function monitoring may be needed for prolonged/high-dose therapy. Rarely can cause bone marrow suppression (seek care for fever, sore throat, unusual bruising). Avoid in known hypersensitivity to benzimidazoles. Treat household contacts and maintain hygiene to reduce reinfection when indicated.

Do not take Zentel if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Several medicines in this group are avoided in early pregnancy.

Interactions with other medicines

Cimetidine may increase albendazole levels; dexamethasone and praziquantel may increase active metabolite levels; carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital and rifampicin may reduce effectiveness; avoid other hepatotoxic drugs during prolonged therapy when possible.

How to store Zentel Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Zentel Tablet

Take it with food unless the pack says otherwise. Boil or filter drinking water and wash vegetables well to prevent reinfection.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

GLAXO SMITHKLINE PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Anthelmintic

Drug class:

Benzimidazole anthelmintic