Zentel Oral Suspension (Albendazole 400mg)

 Zentel Oral Suspension 10 ml 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 Oral Suspension 10 ml is also used to treat infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, threadworm, whipworm, pinworm, flukes, and other parasites.

Zentel Oral Suspension 10 ml 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 Oral Suspension 10 ml kills the susceptible helminth and treats the infection.

Take Zentel Oral Suspension 10 ml as prescribed. You are advised to take Zentel Oral Suspension 10 ml 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 Oral Suspension 10 ml 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 Oral Suspension 10 ml. Do not take Zentel Oral Suspension 10 ml 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 Oral Suspension 10 ml. Zentel Oral Suspension 10 ml may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Zentel Oral Suspension 10 ml 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 Oral Suspension 10 ml 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 Oral Suspension 10 ml is also used to treat infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, threadworm, whipworm, pinworm, flukes, and other parasites. Zentel Oral Suspension 10 ml 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 Oral Suspension 10 ml exhibits ovicidal, larvicidal and vermicidal activity. Zentel Oral Suspension 10 ml inhibits tubulin polymerisation, which causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite. This leads to immobilisation of the parasite. Thereby, Zentel Oral Suspension 10 ml kills the susceptible helminth and treats the infection.

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew, or crush the tablet/capsule.Syrup/Suspension/Drops: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack; shake the pack well before each use.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Dizziness