Zipol 20 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.50 (5 x 10: ৳ 125.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 25.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Zinc sulfate monohydrate |
| Company | Apex pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of zinc deficiency
- Management of zinc losing conditions
- Clinical improvement of malabsorption
- Trauma-induced zinc loss
Pharmacology
- Essential trace element
- Involvement in body enzyme systems
- Requirement for normal growth and health
- Vital for sexual maturation and reproduction
- Role in dark vision adaptation
Dosage
- 5 ml (1 teaspoonful) for child under 10 kg 2 times daily
- 10 ml (2 teaspoonfuls) for child between 10-30 kg 1-3 times daily
- 20 ml (4 teaspoonfuls) for adults and child over 30 kg 1-3 times daily
Administration
- Dispersible tablet administration
- Tablet dissolution in a teaspoon with water
- Entire spoonful solution administration
Interaction
- Decreased absorption with concomitant tetracycline intake
- Decreased absorption with concomitant quinolone drug intake
- Decreased absorption with concomitant penicillamine intake
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of the ingredient
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Stomach upset
- Heartburn
- Gastritis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Uncertain safety in human pregnancy
- Zinc crosses placenta
- Presence in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Dose adjustment 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