Zentel is produced by GSK, which contains Albendazole. Zentel tablet is in a white pentagonal pyramid shape while Zentel suspension is in a white orange flavored bottle. It exhibits vermisidal, avacidal, and larvacidal activity. Zentel is being used for intestinal parasite treatment.
Symptoms
Zentel is being used for the symptomatic relief and treatment for most common worms such as,
Round worm (Ascaris lumbricoides)
Pin worm (Enterobius vermicularis)
Whip worm (Trichuris trichiura)
Thread worm (strongyloides stercorralis)
Tape worm (Taenia spp and Hymenolepisnana)
Hook worm (Necator americanus, Ancylostoma duodenale)
Chlonorchiasis (chlonorchiiasis sinensis)
Opisthorchiasis (Opisthorchis viverrini)
Cutaneous larva migrans (G.lamblia, G.duodenalis, G.intestinalis, Lamblia intestinalis) in children.
Contraindications
Do not use Zentel, if you are hypersensitive to Albendazole.
Zentel in Pregnancy
Zentel should not be administered during pregnancy and lactation.
Side Effects
The very rare adverse reaction includes erythema multiforme, rashes, etc and uncommon reaction include, headache, dizziness, etc.
Zentel Syrup
Zentel Suspension Albendazole
Compositions Albendazole USP 200mg
Symptoms Abdominal Pain, Gas or Bloating, Diarrhea, Stomach Pain, Feeling Tired, not taking food
Dose (Over 1-2 Years) 5ml as a single dose
Dose ( Over 2 Years) 10ml as a single dose
Company GSK
Retail price Rs 28
Zentel Tablet
Zentel Tablet Albendazole
Compositions Each tablet contains Albendazole BP 200mg
Symptoms Abdominal Pain, Gas or Bloating, Diarrhea, Stomach Pain, Feeling Tired
Dose (More than 5 Years) Two tablets as a single dose
Company GSK
Retail price Rs 28