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	Pep 405 mg syrup Pep 2 10 mg syrup Pep 20 20 mg syrup

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

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