Zinctab 20 - 20 mg

Tablet

Pack Size : 10 Tablet x 1 Strip

Generics : Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate

Manufacturer : Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.

Best Price * TK 27.50

* Delivery will be done in Dhaka city only.

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More Information About - Zinctab 20 - 20 mg

Description

Generic Name

Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate

Precaution

Accumulation of Zinc may occur in case of renal failure. Food may decrease the absorption of Zinc. Hence the patients are advised to take the preparation at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meal.

Indication

Zinc deficiency, Severe diarrhea, Liver cirrhosis, immune deficiency, age related blindness, prevention and treatment of colds, maintenance of taste and smell, male potency and sex drive, infertility, prostate problem, hair loss and diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis.

Contra Indication

It is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Zinc.

Dose

N/A

Side Effect

Most of the supplements including Zinc are considered to be safe. However, few mild side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache, drowsiness, gastric ulcer, metallic taste may be occurred.

Pregnancy Category

Name : Not Classified

Description

FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.

Mode of Action

Zinc: Cofactor in over 100 enzymes; plays a role in DNA synthesis; supports a healthy immune system; helps maintain a sense of smell and taste; may assist in porper function of insulin.

Interaction

N/A

Pregnancy Category Note

N/A

Adult Dose

Tablet: Adults: 40 mg Zinc 1-3 times daily. Syrup: Adults: 20 ml (4 teaspoonful) 1-3 times daily.

Child Dose

Tablet: For infants between 2 to 6 months of age: 10 mg Zinc once daily for 10-14 days. For children between 6 months to 5 years of age: 20 mg Zinc once daily for 10-14 days. For other indications The recommended dose for Children is 2 to 2.5 mg/kg/day. Children under 10 kg: 10 mg Zinc divided 2 times daily. Children within 10 to 30 kg: 20 mg Zinc divided 1-3 times daily. Children over 30 kg body weight: 40 mg Zinc divided 1-3 times daily. Syrup: Child under 10 kg : 5 ml (1 teaspoonful) divided 2 times daily. Child between 10 - 30 kg : 10 ml (2 teaspoonful) divided 1-3 times daily. Child over 30 kg : 20 ml (4 teaspoonful) divided 1-3 times daily.

Renal Dose

N/A

Administration

N/A

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