ZENTEL ORAL SUSPENSION 10 ML

How ZENTEL ORAL SUSPENSION 10 ML Works

• Worm eggs or larvae can enter the body through contaminated food, water or soil, often when hands or food are not washed properly. Once inside the intestine, the worms attach to the gut wall and feed there.
• Albendazole blocks the worm's ability to absorb glucose, its main source of energy. Without glucose, the worm's energy reserves are depleted and it dies, after which it is passed out of the body in the stool.

Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, abdominal pain and loss of appetite are commonly reported and are usually mild and temporary. A rise in liver enzymes on blood tests can also occur. Unusual bleeding or bruising, dark urine, persistent nausea, pale stools, or yellowing of the skin or eyes need prompt medical attention, since these can be signs of a liver problem. Rash, facial swelling or breathing difficulty are signs of an allergic reaction and need immediate medical attention.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• Loss of appetite
• Raised liver enzymes
• Mild fever

• Store the bottle in its original pack, out of the reach of children and pets. Keep it at room temperature as stated on the current GSK pack. Do not use the suspension after the expiry date printed on the carton.

• Shake the bottle well and measure each dose with the cup or spoon supplied
• Give it with a fat-containing food, such as milk, to improve absorption
• Complete the full course prescribed, even if symptoms improve earlier
• The prescriber may suggest treating the whole household at the same time, since worm infections spread easily between family members
• Encourage regular handwashing and keep nails trimmed short to reduce the chance of reinfection
• Report unusual bleeding, dark urine, pale stools or yellowing of the skin or eyes to the doctor promptly

• Giving Zentel Oral Suspension with a fat-containing food, such as milk, improves how well albendazole is absorbed.
• No specific alcohol interaction has been established, but alcohol is best avoided if the liver is affected during treatment.