Pep-20 20 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.50 (1 x 30: ৳ 105.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 105.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Zinc sulfate monohydrate |
| Company | Orion pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Zinc deficiency
- Zinc losing conditions
- Inadequate diet
- Malabsorption
- Trauma-related zinc loss
- Burns-related zinc loss
- Diarrhea-related zinc loss
- Protein losing conditions
Pharmacology
- Essential trace element
- Body enzyme systems
- Normal growth and health
- Sexual maturation and reproduction
- Dark vision adaptation
- Olfactory and gustatory activity
- Insulin storage & release
- Host immune defenses
- Impaired immune function
- Delayed wound healing
- Decreased sense of taste and smell
- Reduced ability to fight infections
- Poor night vision
- Increased risk of abortion
- Alopecia
- Mental lethargy
- Skin changes
- Poor development of reproductive organs
Dosage
- Dosage for child under 10 kg
- Dosage for child between 10-30 kg
- Dosage for adults and child over 30 kg
- Dosage timing in relation to meals
- Dosage for maximum effectiveness
- Instructions for taking with meals
Administration
- Instructions for dispersible tablet administration
- Use of teaspoon for tablet
- Guidance on adding water
- Tablet dissolution process
- Administration of the dissolved solution
Interaction
- Tetracycline and zinc absorption interaction
- Quinolone drug and zinc absorption interaction
- Penicillamine and zinc absorption interaction
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of the preparation
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomach upset
- Heartburn
- Gastritis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety in human pregnancy not established
- Zinc crossing placenta
- Presence in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Acute renal failure precautions
- Risk of zinc accumulation
- Need for dose adjustment
Therapeutic Class
- Specific mineral preparations
Storage Conditions
- Dry place storage
- Protection from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children