Zentel 400mg

Zentel 400mg  

Zentel 400 mg containing Albendazole (active ingredient) is an anti-parasitic medicine. It is considered effective against the intestinal and tissue worm infection. Doctor’s may prescribe Albendazole tablet for the treatment of common worm infections of the gut such as pinworm infection, tapeworm infections, hookworm infection, liver fluke infection, whipworm infection, roundworm infection, giardia infection and threadworm infections. When it comes to treating these parasitic worm infections, Zentel works by killing worms that are responsible for causing diseases. It also prevents the infection from spreading to other parts of the body.

Clinical uses of Zentel 400 mg

Zentel 400 mg is an anti-parasitic medication used for a wide range of parasitic worm infections. The medicine contains the active ingredient Albendazole, which is considered effective against a variety of parasitic infection, including pinworm disease, roundworm, threadworm, hookworms, whipworms, and filarial worm infections. The anti-parasitic drug destroys the parasites with minimal harm caused to the body. Your doctor may prescribe to cure diseases like anaerobiosis, ascariasis, strongyloidiasis, hydatid disease, trichinosis, giardiasis, filariasis, neurocysticercosis etc.

Usage Instructions

Take Zental tablets in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Be sure to follow the directions given on your prescription. If you have manky doubt, please consult your doctor. Usually, your doctor may ask to take this medicine before or after consuming food. Do not miss doses and make sure you complete the course of treatment even if you think your condition improved. The recommended dose for adults and children over two years is 400 mg as a single dose. For children 1 to 2 years of age, 200 mg can work to reduce the parasitic worm infections. The treatment duration will vary according to the condition of the patient.  Avoid exceeding the maximum daily doses of Albendazole. Follow the instructions carefully when it comes to using medicine. Children may have trouble swallowing the tablet; in such case, one can crush the tablet and mix it into the water. This suspension can also be given as an alternative to your baby.

Precautions

First and foremost, the important thing associated with the use of Zentel 400 mg has always consumed medicine according to your doctor. Immediate medical intervention should be taken in cases symptoms become worse. You must l inform of any allergic reaction to the concerned medicine. Generally, then medication is not recommended for those who are susceptive to hypersensitivity. As far as pregnancy and breastfeeding are concerned, appropriate medical help should be taken to find out the risk and be benefits of using Albendazole. Avoid alcohol during the treatment, like the combination to produce unpleasant effects. Also, the combination of anti-parasitic drug and grapefruit juice could cause severe side effects. In the case of excessive dose, immediate medical attention is required as enough medicine in your blood may contribute to severe health complications.

Side Effects of Zentel 400 mg

Common side effects of Zentel 400 mg are nausea, fever, headache, dark urine, seizure, vomiting, weight loss, hair loss, dizziness, vertigo, and abnormal liver function.

Interactions with Drugs

Mixing Albendazole with other medicines may change how your anti-parasitic medication works and, in some cases, this may also increase the risks of side effects. Medicines that may affect the way Zentel 400 mg works are cimetidine, clozapine, phenytoin, estradiol, tibolone, carbamazepine, dexamethasone, fosfestrol, fosphenytoin, praziquantel etc.