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Zentel Oral Suspension is an anthelmintic (anti-worm) medicine used to treat various parasitic infections. It is commonly prescribed for intestinal worm infections such as roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and pinworms. It works by killing the worms that cause infections and stops the infection from spreading.

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General Information

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Albendazole (400mg)

Marketer

Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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Product introduction

Zentel Oral Suspension should be taken with food. Follow all your doctor’s advice on the dose and duration for best results. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

Some people may experience abnormal liver function tests, abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, reversible alopecia, headache, dizziness/vertigo, and fever as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests and liver function tests throughout your treatment.

Before taking Zentel Oral Suspension, inform your doctor if you have liver disease, a history of bone marrow suppression, or any known allergies to the medication. Advise females to use an effective method of contraception during treatment with Zentel Oral Suspension. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before use. Regular blood tests and liver function monitoring may be required during prolonged use.

Uses of Zentel Oral Suspension

Treatment of Parasitic infections

Benefits of Zentel Oral Suspension

Treatment of Parasitic infections
Zentel Oral Suspension is an antibiotic medicine that helps treat many parasitic worm infections. It works by killing and stopping the further growth of parasites causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.

Side effects of Zentel Oral Suspension

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Zentel

Abnormal liver function tests
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Hair loss
Headache
Dizziness
Vertigo
Fever
Increased intracranial pressure

How to use Zentel Oral Suspension

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Zentel Oral Suspension should be taken with or after food.

How Zentel Oral Suspension works

Zentel Oral Suspension is an antiparasitic medication. It works by keeping the worms from absorbing sugar (glucose), thereby depleting their energy level. This causes the worms to die and treats your infection.

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Quick tips

Zentel Oral Suspension can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Zentel Oral Suspension.
Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zentel Oral Suspension. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Zentel Oral Suspension during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Zentel Oral Suspension alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Zentel Oral Suspension in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Zentel Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Inform your doctor if you develop signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools while taking this medicine.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Zentel with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Carbamazepine (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Carbamazepine may reduce blood levels of Albendazole.

Moderate

Cimetidine (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation, insomnia, anxiety, restlessness, weight gain or fatigue and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Fosphenytoin (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Fosphenytoin may reduce blood levels of Albendazole.

Moderate

Levamisole (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Levamisole may reduce blood levels of Albendazole.

Moderate

Levamisole (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Levamisole may reduce blood levels of Albendazole.

Frequently asked questions

What is Zentel Oral Suspension used for?

Zentel Oral Suspension is an anthelmintic (anti-worm) medication used to treat various parasitic infections. It is commonly prescribed for intestinal worm infections such as roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and pinworms. It helps in killing and eliminating these parasites from the body, thereby clearing the infection and restoring gut health.

How does Zentel Oral Suspension work?

Zentel Oral Suspension works by killing the larva and the adult form of the worm by reducing the energy source (glucose) of the worms. This helps to decrease the mobility of the worms, and they die eventually.

What is the best time to take Zentel Oral Suspension?

Zentel Oral Suspension should be taken exactly as advised by the doctor. Do not self-medicate. However, it may be given once or twice a day, depending on the condition you are being treated for. It may be taken in the morning or evening. Zentel Oral Suspension should be taken with food.

Does Zentel Oral Suspension kill the eggs of the worms?

No, Zentel Oral Suspension does not kill the eggs of the worms. It acts against the larva and the adult form of the worms only. You may have to take a second dose two weeks later to lessen the chances of reinfection. Zentel Oral Suspension should be taken only as advised by the doctor. Consult your doctor if you have any doubts.

Is Zentel Oral Suspension safe?

Zentel Oral Suspension is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any doses. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Is Zentel Oral Suspension effective for treating pinworms?

Yes, Zentel Oral Suspension is an effective medicine that is used for the treatment of pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis). It shows active action against the larval and adult stages of the worms. Consult your doctor before taking any medicines for worm infections.

Is Zentel Oral Suspension an over the counter product?

No, Zentel Oral Suspension is not an over-the-counter (OTC) product. It is a prescription medicine, which means it can be bought with a valid prescription by a doctor only.

Does Zentel Oral Suspension kill tapeworms?

Zentel Oral Suspension can work against tapeworms like Hymenolepis nana and Taenia spp. Please consult your doctor before taking any medicine for worm infestations.

Who should not take Zentel Oral Suspension?

Zentel Oral Suspension should not be given to patients with a known allergy to any other ingredients of this medicine or any other similar medicines like mebendazole or thiabendazole in the past. Signs of an allergic reaction may include an itchy skin rash, shortness of breath, and swelling of the face or tongue. Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions before taking the medicine. Also, let your doctor know about any other medicines that you may be taking for any other conditions, as they may affect or be affected by this medicine.

What if I forget to take a dose of Zentel Oral Suspension?

If you forget a dose of Zentel Oral Suspension, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose at the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one, as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

2- benzimidazolylcarbamic acid esters

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Antiprotozoal Agents

References

Rosenthal PJ. Clinical Pharmacology of the Antihelmenthic Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 923-25.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 29-30.
Albendazole [Prescribing Information]. Research Triangle Park, North Carolina: GlaxoSmithKline; 2009. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Albendazole [Product label]. Parsippany, NJ: Edenbridge Pharmaceuticals, LLC; 2020. [Accessed 05 Mar. 2025] (online) Available from:

User feedback

Patients taking Zentel Oral Suspension

Once A Day

60%

Once A Month

20%

Once A Week

20%

What are you using Zentel Oral Suspension for?

Worm infections

95%

Others

How much was the improvement?

Average

40%

Excellent

35%

Poor

25%

What were the side-effects while using Zentel Oral Suspension?

Loss of appetite

38%

Vomiting

23%

Dizziness

15%

Nausea

No Side Effect

How do you take Zentel Oral Suspension?

With food

55%

With or without food

32%

Empty stomach

13%

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Marketer details

Name: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Dr. Annie Besant Road, Mumbai - 400 030

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Zentel Oral Suspension. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Zentel Oral Suspension

Benefits of Zentel Oral Suspension

Side effects of Zentel Oral Suspension

How to use Zentel Oral Suspension

How Zentel Oral Suspension works

All substitutes for Zentel Oral Suspension

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Carbamazepine (Oral Route)

Cimetidine (Oral Route)

Fosphenytoin (Injection Route)

Levamisole (Oral Route)

Levamisole (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Zentel Oral Suspension used for?

How does Zentel Oral Suspension work?

What is the best time to take Zentel Oral Suspension?

Does Zentel Oral Suspension kill the eggs of the worms?

Is Zentel Oral Suspension safe?

Is Zentel Oral Suspension effective for treating pinworms?

Is Zentel Oral Suspension an over the counter product?

Does Zentel Oral Suspension kill tapeworms?

Who should not take Zentel Oral Suspension?

What if I forget to take a dose of Zentel Oral Suspension?

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