Zedex DS 10 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 30.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Zinc sulfate monohydrate |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Zinc deficiency
- Zinc losing conditions
- Inadequate diet
- Malabsorption
- Trauma
- Burns
- Diarrhea
- Protein losing conditions
Pharmacology
- Essential trace element
- Body enzyme systems
- Normal growth and health
- Sexual maturation
- Reproduction
- Immune defenses
- Dark vision adaptation
- Olfactory and gustatory activity
- Insulin storage & release
Dosage
- Child under 10 kg
- Child between 10-30 kg
- Adults and child over 30 kg
- Effective if taken before/after meals
- 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals
- May be taken with a meal if causes stomach upset
Administration
- Dispersible tablet
- Tablet dissolution in water
- Entire spoonful solution
Interaction
- Concomitant intake of tetracycline and zinc
- Concomitant intake of quinolone drug and zinc
- Concomitant intake of penicillamine and zinc
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of the ingredient
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomach upset
- Heartburn
- Gastritis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety in human pregnancy not established
- Zinc crosses the placenta
- Present in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Acute renal failure
- Zinc accumulation
- Dose adjustment
Therapeutic Class
- Specific mineral preparations
Storage Conditions
- Dry place
- Away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
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