Zinc-S 10 mg/5 ml (Syrup)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 25.10

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Zinc sulfate monohydrate
Company	Ambee pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

Indicated in zinc deficiency and/or zinc losing conditions
Can occur due to inadequate diet, malabsorption, trauma, burns, diarrhea, and protein losing conditions

Pharmacology

Essential trace element for body enzyme systems
Needed for normal growth, sexual maturation, reproduction, dark vision adaptation, immune defenses, insulin storage & release
Deficiency may lead to impaired immune function, delayed wound healing, decreased sense of taste and smell, poor night vision, increased risk of abortion, alopecia, mental lethargy, and 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 at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals

Administration

Dispersible tablet instructions: 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 also 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 in human pregnancy not established
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

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