Naafzinc-DS 20 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.75 (5 x 10: ৳ 87.50)
Strip Price: ৳ 17.50
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Zinc sulfate monohydrate |
| Company | Naafco pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Indicated in zinc deficiency and/or zinc losing conditions
- Can occur due to inadequate diet or malabsorption
- Excessive loss can occur in trauma, burns, diarrhea, and protein losing conditions
- Supplement given until clinical improvement occurs
- May need to be continued in severe malabsorption, metabolic disease, or in zinc losing states
Pharmacology
- Essential trace element involved in body enzyme systems
- Required for normal growth and health
- Vital for sexual maturation and reproduction
- Essential for dark vision adaptation, olfactory and gustatory activity
- Necessary for insulin storage & release and host immune defenses
- Deficiency may lead to impaired immune function, delayed wound healing, decreased sense of taste and smell, reduced ability to fight infections, poor night vision, increased risk of abortion, alopecia, mental lethargy, skin changes, 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 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals
- If causes stomach upset, may be taken with a meal
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 also decrease absorption of both
- Concomitant intake of penicillamine and zinc may decrease absorption of zinc
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in those who are hypersensitive to any component of the ingredient
Side Effects
- May cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach upset, heartburn, and gastritis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety in human pregnancy not established
- Zinc crosses the placenta and is present in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- In acute renal failure, zinc accumulation may occur; dose adjustment needed
Therapeutic Class
- Specific mineral preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children