Naafzinc-DS 20 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 45.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Zinc sulfate monohydrate |
| Company | Naafco pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Zinc deficiency
- Malabsorption
- Trauma
- Burns
- Diarrhea
- Protein losing conditions
Pharmacology
- Essential trace element
- Enzyme systems
- Normal growth and health
- Sexual maturation
- Reproduction
- Immune function
- Wound healing
- Sense of taste and smell
- Ability to fight infections
- Night vision
- Abortion risk
- Alopecia
- Mental lethargy
- Skin changes
- Reproductive organ development
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
Administration
- Dispersible tablet
- Place tablet in a teaspoon
- Add water
- Let tablet dissolve completely
- Give entire spoonful solution
Interaction
- Decreased absorption with tetracycline
- Decreased absorption with quinolone drug
- Contraindication with penicillamine and zinc
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of the ingredient
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomach upset
- Heartburn
- Gastritis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety not established in human pregnancy
- Zinc crosses placenta
- Present in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Dose adjustment in acute renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Specific mineral preparations
Storage Conditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
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