Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Albendazole
Drug Class
Anti-Infectives
Chemical Class
Benzimidazole
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
P02CA03
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Zentel?
Uses
Albendazole is an anthelmintic (an-thel-MIN-tik) or anti-worm medication. It prevents newly hatched insect larvae (worms) from growing or...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Benzimidazole
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Anthelmintics pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Benzimidazole. It belongs to Fumarate reductase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Anthelmintics pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Albendazole is 265.30.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
400 mg — As recommended.
Single dose (once) or as required.
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Take with food. If you cannot swallow the tablet whole,
3
Child · Oral
40 mg/kg — 24 hourly
For 3 Days
4
Child · PO
400 mg/day — As recommended.
For 5 days in giardiasis in children
Safety Alerts
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to albendazole, or to similar drugs such as mebendazole
Tell your doctor if you have ever had: eye problems (especially a problem with your retina)
or bone marrow suppression
Albendazole may harm an unborn baby
Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine and for at least 3 days after your last dose
Important Warnings
Perform blood counts and liver function tests before treatment and twice during each course of treatment,non-hormonal contraceptive measures must be taken during, and for one month after treatment
Side Effects
Anorexiafurred tongueGI disturbancesnauseaheadachedizzinessrashfeverreversible alopeciahaematological and liver enzyme changes.
Drug Interactions
Theophylline
anticonvulsants
oral contraceptives & hypoglycaemics
anticoagulants.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Lactation
Contraindicated
Storage
Tab, Susp Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 41.84
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 2 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 20.92 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 2Rs 41.84
ServaidRs 26.56
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Albendazole, and what they are not.You pay Rs 24 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
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Rs 26.32 ceiling
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Rs 35.36 ceiling
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Rs 87.37 ceiling
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Rs 31.39 ceiling
STANDPHARM PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.
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200mg
Rs 33.92 ceiling
No DRAP alertsBRYON PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Nocaris - A
200mg
Rs 32.17 ceiling
The Schazoo Pharmaceutical Laboratories (Pvt.) Ltd.
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200mg
Rs 17.61 ceiling
BATALA PHARMACEUTICALS.
Xedol
200mg
Rs 29.91 ceiling
No DRAP alertsXENON PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
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Rs 31.41 ceiling
No DRAP alertsSTANLEY PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
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200mg
Rs 18.5 ceiling
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200mg
Rs 19 ceiling
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Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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