ZENTEL TABLET 400MG [SIN14030P]

Product Info

ZENTEL TABLET 400MG

[SIN14030P]

WHAT ZENTEL IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR

ZENTEL is a benzimidazole carbamate with anthelmintic and antiprotozoal activity against the intestinal and tissue worm infections.

ZENTEL is used for the treatment of common worm infections of the gut, such as the following conditions caused by sensitive intestinal helminths/protozoa:

• Pinworm infection (enterobiasis)

• Hookworm disease (ancylostomiasis and necatoriasis)

• Dwarf tapeworm infection (hymenolepsiasis)

• Pork/beef tapeworm infections (taeniasis)

• Threadworm infection (strongyloidiasis)

• Roundworm infection (ascariasis)

• Whipworm infection (trichuriasis)

• Liver fluke infections (clonorchiasis and opisthorchiasis)

• Hookworm (animal origin) causing skin disease (cutaneous larva migrans)

• Giardia infection (giardiasis in children)

HOW TO TAKE ZENTEL

The recommended dose of ZENTEL is as follows:

Adults and children over 2 years of age 400 mg as a single dose.
Children 1–2 years of age 200 mg as a single dose.
ZENTEL should not to be used in children aged under 1 year.

No special procedures, such as fasting or purging, are required.

If the patient is still symptomatic after a single course of treatment, they must consult a Healthcare Professional for further treatment.

The maximum duration of treatment will vary according to your condition. Please refer to the table below for information on maximum doses for each condition. Do not exceed the maximum daily doses and treatment durations recommended.

Some people, particularly young children, may experience difficulties swallowing the tablets whole and should be encouraged to chew the tablets with a little water; alternatively the tablets may be crushed. The suspension can also be administered as an alternative.

*In order to obtain a complete cure in the case of pin-worm infestation, measures should be taken to maintain strict hygiene. Relatives and individuals sharing the same housing should also take a course of treatment.

**In cases of proven dwarf tapeworm infection (Hymenolepiasis), a repeat course of the medicine in 10–21 days is recommended.

***Advice should be sought from your Healthcare Professional 1 month after treatment to confirm fluke eradication.

• Elderly

Elderly patients with hepatic impairment (liver problems) must seek advice from a Healthcare Professional before taking this medicine.

• Renal Impairment (Kidney problems)

If you have been diagnosed with renal impairment (kidney problems), seek advice from a Healthcare Professional before taking this medicine.

• Hepatic Impairment (Liver problems)

If you have been diagnosed with hepatic impairment (liver problems), seek advice from a Healthcare Professional before taking this medicine.

DON’T TAKE ZENTEL

If you are pregnant, if you think you could be pregnant, or if you are planning to become pregnant (see PREGNANCY AND BREAST FEEDING – please refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information).

If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to ZENTEL or any other ingredients of ZENTEL (see section on WHAT ZENTEL CONTAINS – please refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information).