C-Zinc 10 mg/5 ml (Syrup)

Indications

• Indicated in zinc deficiency
• Suitable for zinc losing conditions
• For inadequate diet or malabsorption
• Excessive loss of zinc in trauma, burns, and diarrhea
• May need to be continued in severe malabsorption or metabolic disease

Pharmacology

• Essential trace element
• Involved in body enzyme systems
• Vital for normal growth and health
• Critical for sexual maturation and reproduction
• Essential for immune defenses and insulin storage & release

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
• Most effective when taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals

Administration

• Dispersible tablet administration instructions

Interaction

• Concomitant intake of tetracycline and zinc may decrease absorption
• Concomitant administration of zinc and quinolone drug may decrease absorption
• Concomitant intake of penicillamine and zinc may decrease absorption of zinc

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to any component of the preparation

Side Effects

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Stomach upset
• Heartburn
• Gastritis

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Safety not established in human pregnancy
• Zinc crosses the placenta and is present in breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

• Dose adjustment needed in acute renal failure

Therapeutic Class

• Specific mineral preparations

Storage Conditions

• Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
• Keep out of the reach of children

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