Zentel 400 mg (Albendazole)

Adult dose

Adults and children aged 24 months or older should take the following doses: 1) Pinworms: Take 400 mg of albendazole once daily. To eradicate the infection, take an additional single dose of 400 mg of this medicine 7 days later. 2) Roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and American hookworms: Take a single dose of 400 mg of this medicine. 3) Strongyloides infection with other parasites (tapeworms) and severe mixed infections: Take 400 mg of this medicine once daily for 3 days. - If swallowing is difficult, the tablet may be chewed or taken with a small amount of water. No special measures, such as fasting or taking a laxative, are necessary (applies only to tablets and chewable tablets). - Check for cure 3 weeks after treatment; if the infection has not been cured, a second course may be given as appropriate.

Child dose

Children 24 months and older should take the same dosage as adults.

This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, which is broken down into phenylalanine in the body. Therefore, patients with the hereditary condition phenylketonuria should not take this medication. Care should be taken not to exceed the maximum daily intake of aspartame, which should be limited to 2.4g per day for an adult weighing 60kg. People who are allergic to this medication or have hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients should not take it. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, and nursing mothers are also advised not to take this medication. Additionally, it should not be used in children under 2 years of age, and patients with lactose intolerance, galactose intolerance, or hereditary glucose absorption disorders should avoid taking it. During treatment with this medication, it is important not to use it in conjunction with certain drugs. For example, theophylline may be inhibited in its metabolism when taken with this medication, while cimetidine, praziquantel, and dexamethasone may increase the blood concentration of this medication. Conversely, ritonavir, phenytoin, carbamazepine, and phenobarbital may lower the blood concentration of this medication, so they should not be taken together. Patients with liver or kidney problems should consult a doctor or pharmacist before using this medication. In addition, this medication contains the pigment Yellow No. 5, so caution should be exercised by those who are allergic to this component. If symptoms such as red spots on the skin, severe rashes, itching, or hives occur during treatment, the medication should be discontinued immediately, and a healthcare professional should be consulted. Symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headaches, and dizziness may also occur, so consulting a professional if such symptoms arise is advisable. Temporary hair loss may also occur, so this should be noted. Women who may become pregnant should confirm their pregnancy status before using this medication and should avoid taking it in early pregnancy. Reports suggest that this medication may harm the fetus in animal studies, so effective contraceptive methods should be used during the treatment period and for 3 days after the last dose. This medication may temporarily decrease white blood cell counts and may elevate liver function test results, so regular blood tests may be necessary. In case of overdose, symptomatic treatment such as gastric lavage may be required, and neurological symptoms may be observed in the treatment of neurocysticercosis, requiring careful monitoring. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight. Additionally, to maintain quality, it should not be transferred to other containers, and precautions should be taken to avoid misuse or abuse.

Skin and mucous membrane syndrome, erythema multiforme, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea, epigastric pain, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, fever, generalized erythema, rash, itching, urticaria, reversible alopecia, reversible leukopenia, mild to moderate increase in liver enzyme levels, pancytopenia, seizures, increased intracranial pressure, mild symptoms

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with theophylline, cimetidine, praziquantel, dexamethasone, ritonavir, phenytoin, carbamazepine, or phenobarbital.

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering. This helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevents deterioration.

Appearance

Light orange oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

2 tablets/PTP