Zinc Kid 20 mg (Dispersible Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 20.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Zinc sulfate monohydrate |
| Company | Al madina pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Zinc deficiency
- Zinc losing conditions
- Inadequate diet
- Malabsorption
- Trauma
- Burns
- Diarrhea
- Protein losing conditions
Pharmacology
- Essential trace element
- Body enzyme systems
- Normal growth and health
- Sexual maturation
- Reproduction
- Immune defenses
- Insulin storage & release
- Olfactory & gustatory activity
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 at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals
Administration
- Dispersible tablet instructions: Place tablet in a teaspoon, Add water, Let 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
- Hypersensitivity 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 the placenta
- Present in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Dose adjustment in acute renal failure
- Zinc accumulation in body
Therapeutic Class
- Specific mineral preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep in dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children