Zentel 400mg - Albendazole in Australia

➤ What is Zentel 400mg

Zentel is the brand name of albendazole and is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic medicine. Albendazole is reported to work against several types of parasitic worms and can be used for infections (affecting the intestine) and, in some cases, tissues elsewhere in the body.

In Australia, each Zentel chewable tablet contains 200mg of albendazole. Therefore, when a specialist prescribed 400 mg, this in turn corresponds to two 200mg tablets. Zentel tablets may be swallowed whole, chewed or crushed as per the product information.

Zentel is however, useful for infections such as-

• pinworm/threadworm
• roundworm
• hookworm
• whipworm.

As per the infection, Zentel 400mg may also be prescribed for certain tapeworms, like Strongyloides, liver fluke and tissue-parasite infections.

➤ How Zentel 400mg  Works in the Body

Albendazole is reported to work by interfering with an important process that parasites need to survive. The medicine is thought to inhibit tubulin polymerisation, Zentel 400 which in turn disrupts the parasite’s metabolism and causes depletion of its energy supply.

This manner there is an immobilisation and kills worms.

➤ Key Benefits of Zentel 400mg 

When utilised properly, albendazole 400 mg offers several therapeutic advantages:

Broad range of spectrum activity as it can work against several types of intestinal helminths.

Convenient dosing options, as some of the common intestinal worms are treated with a single 400mg dose.

Multiple forms of administration, as the tablets can be swallowed, chewed, or crushed.

Albendazole has activity against susceptible eggs, larvae and adult worm infections. 

Higher doses or even longer treatment courses may be used under medical supervision for particular tissue parasites.

➤ Why It’s Popular Among Modern Users

Zentel is commonly discussed in relation to intestinal worm infection treatment (because it is known to work against several common helminths). Treating different Parasitic Infection, it also has an strong indication against Strongyloides, cutaneous larva migrans and certain liver fluke infections.

This is the reason, Zentel should not be taken whenever someone suspects they have worms. As different parasites require different treatment.

➤ Who Should Use Zentel 400mg?

The use of Zentel 400mg should be done by people whose healthcare expert has diagnosed or suspected an infection which is suitable with albendazole tablets. As per the Australia product information generally covers adults and children over 2 years of age and for short courses of treatment. People with liver disease, a history of reaction to albendazole or related medicines, or those who are taking medicines should speak with their doctor before treatment.

➤ Available Strength 

The available albendazole Australia strength is 200 chewable tablets. A common 400 mg dose is divided into two 200 mg doses. But do not assume that Bendex 400mg doses can be used for you and take on your own. But it is advisable to consult with a doctor beforehand.