Zincare 20 mg (Dispersible Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 60.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 20.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Zinc sulfate monohydrate |
| Company | Jayson pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Indicated in zinc deficiency and/or zinc losing conditions
- Can occur due to inadequate diet or malabsorption
- Excessive loss of zinc can occur in trauma, burns, diarrhea, and protein losing conditions
Pharmacology
- Essential trace element involved in body enzyme systems
- Vital for normal growth, sexual maturation, and reproduction
- Important for immune function, wound healing, and sense of taste and smell
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 administration instructions
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
- Contraindicated in those hypersensitive to any component of the preparation
Side effects
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach upset, heartburn, gastritis
Pregnancy lactation
- Safety in human pregnancy not established
- Zinc crosses 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