Common worms enter our body in 2 main ways:
1. Contamination of food by worm eggs
2. penetration of our skin by worm larvae
Common types of worm infections: In Malaysia, the most common worm infection is whipworm, followed by roundworm, hookworm, pinworm, and threadworm
Whipworm is one of the most difficult to kill. This is because the soil conditions for breeding these common worms' eggs (except pinworm) are rather similar, often a patient is infected with more than one type of worm at the same time.
Therefore the deworming medicine chosen should preferably be one that can kill all types of common worms
The antiparasitic medication works by keeping the worms from absorbing sugar (glucose), thereby depleting their energy level. This causes the worms to die and treats your infection
Ingredients:
400mg albendazole per 10ml
Dosage/How to use:
Suspensions: Shake well before use
Roundworm, Whipworm, Hookworm & Pinworm:
- Adults & children above 2 years: 1 full bottle of 10ml Zentel Suspension
You only need to take this once
- Children 12-24 months: Take half the adult dose
*Threadworm and Tapeworm:
Adults & children above 2 years: 1 full bottle of 10ml Zentel Suspension once a day for 3 consecutive days It is recommended to repeat Zentel 2-3 times a year to stay worm-free If the patient is not cured after three weeks, the second course of treatment may be given
Caution:
- Albendazole has not been adequately studied in children under one year of age. It can be harmful to an unborn baby
- Do not take it during pregnancy. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Zentel Oral Suspension
- Please consult a doctor as soon as possible if you develop severe headaches with nausea and vomiting, fits, and problems with your vision after taking Zentel.
- Keep away from children
- Allergic to the ingredients listed