Oral ZB (Syrup)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 55.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Vitamin b complex zinc
Company Aci limited

Indications

  • Treatment of zinc deficiency
  • Prevention of vitamin B deficiencies

Composition

  • Thiamine Hydrochloride BP 5 mg
  • Riboflavin-5-Phosphate Sodium BP 2.74 mg equivalent to Riboflavin 2 mg
  • Pyridoxine Hydrochloride BP 2 mg
  • Nicotinamide BP 20 mg
  • Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate USP 27.45 mg equivalent to elemental Zinc 10 mg

Pharmacology

  • Enhancement of immunity
  • Wound healing
  • Digestion support
  • Reproduction support
  • Physical growth support
  • Mental development support
  • Antioxidant properties

Dosage & Administration

  • Syrup:
    • Adults: 10 ml (2 teaspoonful) 2 to 3 times daily or as recommended by the physician
    • Children: 10 ml (2 teaspoonful) 1 to 3 times daily or as recommended by the physician
    • Infants: 5 ml (1 teaspoonful) 1 to 2 times daily or as recommended by the physician
  • Tablet: Adults & Children over 30 kg: 1 to 2 tablets 2 to 3 times daily or as recommended by the physician

Interaction

  • Concomitant intake of tetracyclines and zinc may decrease the Gl absorption and serum levels of tetracyclines
  • Concomitant administration of zinc and fluroquinolones may decrease the Gl absorption and serum levels of some fluroquinolones
  • Coadministration of Niacin and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (eg. lovastatin) may result mayopathy and rhabdomyolysis
  • Pyridoxine reduces levodopa's effectiveness by increasing its peripheral metabolism
  • Co-administration of pyridoxine with phenytoin may decrease serum levels of phenytoin

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of this product

Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach upset

Pregnancy & Lactation

Recommended in pregnancy and lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Dosage adjustment needed in acute renal failure
  • Not intended for the treatment of severe specific deficiencies

Overdose Effects

Initially epigastric pain, diarrhoea and vomiting may occur. Emergency medical attention required

Therapeutic Class

Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool & dry place, protected from light. Keep all medicines out of reach of children

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