It is indicated in zinc deficiency and/ or zinc losing conditions. Zinc deficiency can occur as a result of inadequate diet or malabsorption, excessive loss of zinc can occur in trauma, burns, diarrhoea & protein losing conditions. A zinc supplement is given until clinical improvement occurs but it may need to be continued in severe malabsorption, metabolic disease or in zinc losing states. It is indicated in the following conditions Recurrent Respiratory Tract Infections, Diarrhoea, Loss of appetite, Severe growth retardation, Deformed bone formation, Impaired immunological response, Acrodermatitis enteropathica, Parakeratotic skin lesions, Defective & delayed wound healing, Anaemia, Night blindness & Mental disturbances.
Zinc sulphate monohydrate is an essential trace element and is involved in a number of body enzyme systems. The body needs zinc for normal growth and health. Zinc is also vital for sexual maturation and reproduction, dark vision adaptation, olfactory and gustatory activity, insulin storage & release and for a variety of host immune defenses. Zinc deficiency may lead to impaired immune function, delayed wound healing, a decrease in sense of taste and smell, a reduced ability to fight infections, poor night vision, increased risk of abortion, alopecia, mental lethargy, skin changes and poor development of reproductive organs.
Child under 10 kg : 5 ml (1 teaspoonful) 2 times daily. Child between 10 - 30 kg : 10 ml (2 teaspoonful) 1-3 times daily. Adults & child over 30 kg : 20 ml (4 teaspoonful) 1-3 times daily. This drug is most Effective if they are taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hour after meals. However, if it causes stomach upset, this may be taken with a meal. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it.
Concomitant intake of a tetracycline and zinc may decrease the absorption of both the tetracycline and zinc. Similarly concomitant administration of zinc and quinolone drug may also decrease the absorption of both. Concomitant intake of penicillamine and zinc may decrese absorption of zinc.
It is contraindicated in those who are hypersensitive to any component of the ingredient of this zinc containing supplement. In acute renal failure zinc accumulation may occur; so doses adjustment requred if needed.
Zinc may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach upset, heartburn & gastritis.
Zinc is used during pregnancy & lactation at a dose of 20 mg per day. Zinc crosses the placenta & is present in breast milk.
Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.
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