BP Zinc 20 mg (Dispersible Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.75 (100's pack: ৳ 175.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Zinc sulfate monohydrate |
| Company | Bristol pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Zinc deficiency
- Zinc losing conditions
- Malabsorption
- Trauma
- Burns
- Diarrhea
- Protein losing conditions
Pharmacology
- Essential trace element
- Body enzyme systems
- Normal growth and health
- Sexual maturation
- Reproduction
- Immune function
- Wound healing
- Sense of taste and smell
- Night vision
- Risk of abortion
- Alopecia
- Mental lethargy
- Skin changes
- Reproductive organs development
Dosage
- Child under 10 kg: 5 ml (1 teaspoonful) 2 times daily after food
- Child between 10-30 kg: 10 ml (2 teaspoonfuls) 1-3 times daily after food
- Adults and child over 30 kg: 20 ml (4 teaspoonfuls) 1-3 times daily after food
Administration
- Dispersible tablet administration: Place tablet in a teaspoon, add water, let tablet dissolve, give the entire spoonful solution
Interaction
- Decreased absorption with tetracycline
- Decreased absorption with quinolone drug
- Decreased absorption with penicillamine
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of the ingredient
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomach upset
- Heartburn
- Gastritis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety not established in human pregnancy
- Zinc crosses placenta, present in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Dose adjustment in acute renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Specific mineral preparations
Storage Conditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children