Zn 10 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 35.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Zinc sulfate monohydrate |
| Company | Amico laboratories ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of zinc deficiency
- Management of zinc losing conditions
- Addressing inadequate diet or malabsorption
- Excessive loss of zinc due to trauma, burns, or diarrhea
- Supplement for severe malabsorption or metabolic disease
Pharmacology
- Essential trace element
- Involved in body enzyme systems
- Supports normal growth and health
- Vital for sexual maturation and reproduction
- Contributes to dark vision adaptation and olfactory activity
- Aids in insulin storage and release
- Supports immune defenses and immune function
- Influences wound healing and sense of taste and smell
- Plays a role in fighting infections and night vision
- Linked to abortion risk, alopecia, mental lethargy, and skin changes
Dosage
- 5 ml (1 teaspoonful) 2 times daily for child under 10 kg
- 10 ml (2 teaspoonfuls) 1-3 times daily for child between 10-30 kg
- 20 ml (4 teaspoonfuls) 1-3 times daily for adults and child over 30 kg
- Most effective if taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals
Administration
- Instructions for dispersible tablet use
Interaction
- Potential interaction with tetracycline
- Potential interaction with quinolone drug
- Potential interaction with penicillamine
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of the preparation
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomach upset
- Heartburn
- Gastritis
Pregnancy & Lactation
Potential presence in breast milk; safety in human pregnancy not established
Precautions & Warnings
- Dose adjustment needed in acute renal failure
Therapeutic Class
Specific mineral preparations
Storage Conditions
Dry place away from light and heat; keep out of reach of children