Zincep 10 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 30.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Zinc sulfate monohydrate |
| Company | Desh pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Zinc deficiency
- Zinc losing conditions
- Inadequate diet
- Malabsorption
- Trauma
- Burns
- Diarrhea
- Protein losing conditions
- Severe malabsorption
- Metabolic disease
Pharmacology
- Essential trace element
- Body enzyme systems
- Normal growth
- Sexual maturation
- Reproduction
- Dark vision adaptation
- Olfactory activity
- Gustatory activity
- Insulin storage & release
- Host immune defenses
- Impaired 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
- Poor development of reproductive organs
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 if taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals
- Can be taken with a meal if it causes stomach upset
Administration
- For dispersible tablet: Place the tablet in a teaspoon, Add adequate amount of water, Let the tablet dissolve completely, Give the entire spoonful solution
Interaction
- Concomitant intake of tetracycline and zinc may decrease absorption of both
- Concomitant administration of zinc and quinolone drug may decrease absorption of both
- Concomitant intake of penicillamine and zinc may decrease absorption of zinc
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of the ingredient
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