Zimon 10 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 30.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Zinc sulfate monohydrate |
| Company | Zenith pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Zinc deficiency
- Zinc losing conditions
- Trauma
- Burns
- Diarrhea
- Protein losing conditions
- Malabsorption
- Metabolic disease
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
- Immune function
- Delayed wound healing
- Decrease in sense of taste and smell
- Reduced ability to fight infections
- Poor night vision
- Increased risk of abortion
- Alopecia
- Mental lethargy
- Skin changes
- Reproductive organ 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
- Tablet dissolution in water
- Specific spoonful dosage
Interaction
- Tetracycline absorption interference
- Quinolone drug absorption interference
- Penicillamine absorption interference
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomach upset
- Heartburn
- Gastritis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety not established during pregnancy
- Presence 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 reach of children