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Zentel Chewable Tablet

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS
Last updated on 13 Oct 2025 | 04:21 PM (IST)
Zentel Chewable Tablet 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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Albendazole (400mg)
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General Information

Contains

Albendazole (400mg)

Marketer

Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Storage

Store below 25°C
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Product introduction

Zentel Chewable Tablet 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 Chewable Tablet, 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 Chewable Tablet. 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 Chewable Tablet

  • Treatment of Parasitic infections

Benefits of Zentel Chewable Tablet

Treatment of Parasitic infections
Zentel Chewable Tablet 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 Chewable Tablet

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 Chewable Tablet

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Take this medication by mouth. Chew it completely before swallowing, or as directed by your doctor. Zentel Chewable Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Zentel Chewable Tablet works

Zentel Chewable Tablet 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 Chewable Tablet can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Zentel Chewable Tablet.
  • 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

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zentel Chewable Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zentel Chewable Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zentel Chewable Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Zentel Chewable Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Zentel Chewable Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Zentel Chewable Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zentel Chewable Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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

Zentel Chewable Tablet 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.
Zentel Chewable Tablet 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.
Zentel Chewable Tablet 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 Chewable Tablet should be taken with food.
No, Zentel Chewable Tablet 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 Chewable Tablet should be taken only as advised by the doctor. Consult your doctor if you have any doubts.
Zentel Chewable Tablet 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.
Yes, Zentel Chewable Tablet 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.
No, Zentel Chewable Tablet 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.
Zentel Chewable Tablet can work against tapeworms like Hymenolepis nana and Taenia spp. Please consult your doctor before taking any medicine for worm infestations.
Zentel Chewable Tablet 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.
If you forget a dose of Zentel Chewable Tablet, 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

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Antiprotozoal Agents

References

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Albendazole [Prescribing Information]. Research Triangle Park, North Carolina: GlaxoSmithKline; 2009. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  4. Albendazole [Product label]. Parsippany, NJ: Edenbridge Pharmaceuticals, LLC; 2020. [Accessed 05 Mar. 2025] (online) Available from:
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