Zentel 400mg Tablet (Albendazole)

Zentel 400mg Tablet 1’s belongs to a group of antiparasitic drugs called ‘anthelmintic‘ used to treat parasites worm infections like neurocysticercosis (infection caused by pork tapeworm) and cystic hydatid disease (infection caused by dog tapeworm). Additionally, Zentel Tablet 1’s is also used to treat infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, threadworm, whipworm, pinworm, flukes, and other parasites.

Zentel Tablet 1’s contains ‘Albendazole’ which works by inhibiting tubulin polymerisation. This causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite, which leads to its immobilisation. Thereby, Zentel Tablet 1’s kills the susceptible helminth and treats the infection.

Take Zentel 400mg Tablet 1’s as prescribed. You are advised to take Zentel Tablet 1’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. You may experience certain common side-effects such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, and dizziness in some cases. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Zentel Tablet 1’s might increase the chances of getting an infection; maintain proper hygiene, and try to stay away from people with infections, flu or cold. Consult your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising as you may bleed or bruise easily while taking Zentel Tablet 1’s. Do not take Zentel Tablet 1’s if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause foetal harm. Do not breastfeed during and for minimum 5 days after treatment with Zentel Tablet 1’s. Zentel Tablet 1’s may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Zentel Tablet 1’s can be given to children above 2 years if prescribed by the doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.

Parasitic worm infections

Zentel Tablet 1’s belongs to a group of medicines called anthelmintic used to treat worm infections such as neurocysticercosis (infection caused by pork tapeworm) and cystic hydatid disease (infection caused by dog tapeworm). Additionally, Zentel Tablet 1’s is also used to treat infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, threadworm, whipworm, pinworm, flukes, and other parasites. Zentel Tablet 1’s is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic drug, which is highly effective against a wide range of intestinal helminths including cestodes, nematodes, and trematodes. It is also effective against tissue helminth infections like cutaneous larva migrans (parasitic skin infection). Zentel Tablet 1’s exhibits ovicidal, larvicidal and vermicidal activity. Zentel Tablet 1’s inhibits tubulin polymerisation, which causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite. This leads to immobilisation of the parasite. Thereby, Zentel Tablet 1’s kills the susceptible helminth and treats the infection.

Take Zentel Tablet 1’s with food. The tablet form of Zentel Tablet 1’s should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew, or crush the tablet. The liquid form of Zentel Tablet 1’s should be taken by mouth using the measuring cup provided by the pack; shake the bottle well before each use. Depending on your medical condition, your doctor will decide how long you need to take Zentel Tablet 1’s.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Like all medicines, Zentel Tablet 1’s can also cause side-effects, although not everybody experiences them. Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, and dizziness are the common side-effects of Zentel Tablet 1’s. Please consult your doctor if you experience any of these side-effects persistently.