Zentel 200mg Tablet

Zentel 200mg Tablet contains Albendazole 200mg, an anti-worm (anthelmintic) medicine. Made by Glaxo Smithkline Ltd, it is used for intestinal worm infections such as roundworm, hookworm, pinworm and whipworm, tapeworm cysts and neurocysticercosis. Pack size: zentel tablets 200mg (2 s).

Uses of Zentel 200mg Tablet

Zentel 200mg Tablet is used to treat intestinal worm infections, including roundworm, hookworm, pinworm (threadworm) and whipworm. Longer courses prescribed by a doctor are used for tapeworm-related cysts in the liver (hydatid disease) and brain (neurocysticercosis).

How Zentel 200mg Tablet works

Albendazole stops worms from absorbing sugar, so they lose energy and die, and are then passed out of the body.

Possible side effects

Single doses are usually well tolerated. Some people notice:

• Stomach pain
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Headache
• Dizziness

With longer courses, report fever, sore throat, unusual bruising or yellowing of the skin to your doctor.

Precautions and warnings

• It must not be taken during pregnancy, and women should avoid pregnancy during and for one month after treatment.
• Wash hands, trim nails and wash bedding to stop worms spreading, and consider treating the whole household for pinworm.
• Longer courses need blood and liver tests.
• Use a children’s form for young children as directed.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.