Zentel 400 mg Tablet

Zentel 400 mg Tablet is an anthelmintic medicine that contains 400 mg of albendazole in each tablet. It is used to treat worm and parasite infections by helping clear susceptible intestinal and tissue parasites from the body. Zentel 400 mg Tablet is a prescription-strength anti-worm treatment, and the exact regimen depends on the type of infection being treated. This 400 mg tablet is a standard single-unit strength that doctors may use for common adult and pediatric dosing schedules when appropriate.

How it works: Albendazole in Zentel 400 mg Tablet blocks the worms’ ability to use sugar, which starves them and stops them from growing and reproducing. This tablet is then broken down in the body so the medicine can act against the parasite causing the infection.

Zentel 400 mg Tablet is the full 400 mg tablet strength, so it is not a lower-dose starter option. A doctor may choose Zentel 400 mg Tablet when a 400 mg dose fits the infection being treated, the patient’s age and weight, and the planned dosing schedule. Because each tablet already provides 400 mg, it can simplify treatment compared with using multiple smaller tablets to reach the same dose.

• Intestinal worm infections
• Roundworm infections
• Hookworm infections
• Pinworm infections
• Whipworm infections
• Selected tapeworm or other parasite infections as prescribed

• Swallow Zentel 400 mg Tablet with water unless your doctor tells you to take it differently.
• Take it with food if your prescriber or the package instructions advise it, because food can help albendazole absorb better for some infections.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet unless a clinician specifically says it is okay for your prescription.
• Take Zentel 400 mg Tablet exactly on the schedule prescribed, since some infections need a single dose while others need several days of treatment.
• If a repeat dose is prescribed, follow the exact timing your doctor gives you; worm treatment schedules are not the same for every infection.
• If you vomit soon after taking the tablet, contact your prescriber or pharmacist for advice about whether the dose should be repeated.

Each Zentel 400 mg Tablet provides 400 mg of albendazole per tablet. Depending on the infection, a doctor may prescribe one 400 mg tablet as a single dose, a once-daily dose, or another schedule for a limited number of days; do not guess the frequency on your own. The maximum number of tablets per day depends on the diagnosis and the prescriber’s plan, especially with this higher-strength tablet.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Albendazole may include:

• Nausea
• Stomach pain or abdominal discomfort
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Temporary liver enzyme changes on blood tests
• Mild tiredness

• Zentel 400 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so take it only on a doctor’s advice for the specific parasite being treated.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or a history of abnormal liver tests, because albendazole can affect the liver.
• Pregnant patients should not use albendazole unless the prescriber says the benefit outweighs the risk; pregnancy testing may be needed before treatment in some cases.
• Use caution if you are breastfeeding and ask your clinician whether treatment is appropriate.
• This medicine may cause dizziness or feel generally unwell in some people, so be careful with driving or activities that need alertness until you know how you react.
• Tell your doctor about blood disorders or weakened immune function, because blood count monitoring may be needed for some treatment courses.
• Use extra caution if you need repeated doses or longer treatment, since monitoring may be more important than with a single-dose course.

• Dexamethasone
• Cimetidine
• Praziquantel
• Other medicines that can affect liver function
• Anticonvulsants such as phenytoin or carbamazepine

Store Zentel 400 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.