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I have been prescribed zentel 20 mg syrup bottle as a single dose for my 3 years old. Girl. It seems excessive. Please advise.
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No. It is not excessive. It is perfect dose for your kid.
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The dose of zentel is actually 400 mg single dose. It is not excessive and is given as a single dose. It is a drug called albendazole and is give for deworming.
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No it's right dose. Its use for parasitic worms infestation.
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Dose for a 3 year old child is 10 ml, which is 1 bottle of zentel suspension. Do not worry as it is not excess.
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